Injury Prevention

In 1998, Jerome Mack's best friend was killed in a grain bin accident.  He had entered the top of a nearly full bin to break up a crust of corn interfering with grain flow. The kernels were stuck and not discharging out the bottom of the bin. He...

Fresh from the duh! Files, researchers from the University of Maryland have determined that pedestrians wearing headphones are more likely to be injured or killed in auto/pedestrian accidents than those actually paying attention to where they walk. The...

  In 1998, Jerome Mack's best friend was killed in a grain bin accident.  He had entered the top of a nearly full bin to break up a crust of corn interfering with grain flow. The kernels were stuck and not discharging out the bottom of the bin. He stepped...

FORT WORTH, Texas - Over 30 years ago, an idea was presented to the Justin Boot Company that would support the rodeo contestants, enhance their athleticism and give back to a very loyal group of boot-buying customers. Starting out with 10 rodeos...

When children are abused, the human costs are high, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Children who were physically, sexually or psychologically abused are more likely to have poorer health, social and emotional difficulties...

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The Missouri High School Activities Association just released its first report on the number of head injuries that student-athletes in the state sustained in fall sports and activities in 2011.  MSHSAA estimates about 1 percent of the...

Dr. Bigosinski The three most common ski and snowboard injuries: Concussion It is estimated that 40% of skiers wear helmets -- that's not many! A proper-fitting helmet is key. Thumb fractures (skiers) / Wrist fractures (snowboarders) To avoid thumb...

PERRYVILLE — John “Johnny” C. B. Harmon Jr., 62, of Perryville, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, in Lexington. He was the husband of Judy Goode Harmon. Born June 14, 1949, in Boyle County, he was a son of Bertha Yates Harmon of Perryville...

As traffic engineers and planners, we have examined both sides of the speed camera issue. But as your editorial on speed cameras in Maryland rightly concludes, the evidence is overwhelming that speed cameras reduce accidents ("The purpose of speed...

It's a little know fact that January 1st is the deadliest day of the year for people out on the streets. A 2005 article in the Injury Prevention Journal said 58% of those New Year's Day pedestrian deaths have had high blood alcohol concentrations....

Just recently I've been noticing some flashy footwear worn by some impressive athletes. Soccer players around the world have adopted eye-catching colorful cleats that send a statement: I'm confident and I'm worth watching. For European league superstars,...

Most New Year’s Eve revelers know it’s dangerous to drink and drive, but now there’s new evidence that it’s also dangerous to drink and walk. A trauma surgeon at Loyola University Health System in Maywood released data this...