Everyday accidents among children: what are the most common?
Everyday accidents among children are important public health issues: they are the cause of 550,000 annual consultations, according to an ...
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Lesson in caution: the bike accident that changed their vacation
This story takes place during a family's vacation in the countryside. The father, a cycling enthusiast, particularly enjoys cycle touring. ...
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Drownings: a figure down 16% due to the bad weather in June and July
From June 1 to July 31, 2024, 612 drownings were recorded in France, a decrease of 16% compared to the ...
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Radiotherapy accident: patient suffers serious injuries after over-irradiation
A man being treated for pelvic cancer suffered major injuries following a radiotherapy accident caused by missing a previous treatment. ...
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Falls: tips to reduce the risks
Falls increase with age, leading to sometimes serious injuries and accidents, but there are simple measures that can prevent them. ...
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Pfizer vaccine: no additional risk of cardiovascular accident in people over 75
© iStock Hemorrhagic stroke, ischemic stroke, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism... All these accidents are called "cardiovascular events". Recently, the reinforced ...
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Yes, the bicycle helmet protects well from shocks and accidents
Wearing a bicycle helmet is effective in preventing head injuries during accidents. THE ESSENTIAL Wearing a bicycle helmet protects you ...
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Falls: a connected sock to prevent them in the elderly?
British scientists have developed a connected sock to warn patients of the increased risk of falling, which increases with age. ...
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Sleep apnea: beware of daytime sleepiness
Drowsiness during the day can be one of the symptoms of sleep apnea to talk to your doctor about because ...
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Christmas accident: a 14-month-old girl inhaled a garland bulb
This Marseille family will remember their Christmas. Their 14-month-old daughter accidentally inhaled a fairy light bulb that ended up in ...
Read moreInsurers penalize older drivers
At what age do you become a senior? 60, 65, more? In fact, the answer varies according to the organizations ...
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Electric scooters: helmet and gloves soon to be compulsory?
To counter injuries related to electric scooter accidents, the Academy of Medicine makes several recommendations, including the obligation to wear ...
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What are the ten most unbearable pains?
Burn, accident, disease: all these ailments do not cause the same levels of pain. THE ESSENTIAL Inserm defines pain as ...
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Scooter accidents: here’s the trick to reducing brain damage
The risk of head injuries could be reduced if drivers used their arms to cushion blows to the head during ...
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One in three fatal car accidents linked to lack of sleep
79% of motorists who go on vacation get up earlier than usual on the day of departure, and 23% go ...
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Drowning: WHO gives six tips to prevent risks in children
Every year, and especially in the summer, many children still die by drowning. These accidents are dramatic and preventable. This ...
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150 accidents due to firecrackers on July 14
Thousands of firecrackers will be lit on Wednesday and Thursday to celebrate July 14. Accidents are rare, but there are ...
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Anita Alvarez saved from a swimming pool: how to avoid drowning?
Evolving in a swimming pool, the athlete Anita Alvarez was saved from drowning: here is how to avoid this accident. ...
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Cardiovascular accident: 6% increased risk for patients with psoriasis
© iStockWho says psoriasis said 6% increase in risk of cardiovascular accident. This is, in summary, what a Spanish doctor ...
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Essential oils: what to do in the event of an accident?
© ThinkStockYour child (or yourself) has swallowed drops ofHEYor even the bottle: contact your doctor or the poison control center ...
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Accident: post traumatic stress syndrome best assessed
© iStockEvery year in France, one person in ten goes to the emergency room with a traumafollowing an accident. The ...
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A cyclist injured after his victory: a champagne cork hits his eye at 40 km / h
Getting a champagne cork in the eye is the number one cause of accidental blindness. THE ESSENTIAL A champagne cork ...
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Skiing holidays: watch out for glare!
In skiing, the desire to hit the slopes without sunglasses quickly arrived, but it is a very bad idea. THE ...
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Death of Gaspard Ulliel: also beware of the risks associated with the practice of sledding
A few days after the fatal ski accident of Gaspard Ulliel, during which the actor did not wear a helmet, ...
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Accidents of everyday life: who are the main victims?
The elderly and children under 4 are the most prone to everyday accidents. THE ESSENTIAL A home accident (Ac-VC) is ...
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Crazy drivers often share the same psychological profiles
Road accidents and felony convictions could be linked to aggression, junk food and, of course, alcohol. THE ESSENTIAL Speeding would ...
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Fractures: a biocompatible material to replace metal plates
A new material could revolutionize the management of fractures. It would be molded "to measure" which would allow better healing, ...
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35 years after Chernobyl, what effects on new generations?
The Chernobyl nuclear accident caused genetic changes in people with thyroid cancer who were exposed to ionizing radiation as children ...
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Head trauma: sleep helps to recover better
In research conducted with American veterans, researchers found that those who slept the least had more symptoms after their injury. ...
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He remains erect for 9 days after a moped accident
According to a report from a University Hospital in Southampton, UK, a man remained erect for nine days after a ...
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