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Released: 31-Jan-2024 5:05 PM EST
Pedestrian injuries from falls versus motor vehicle collisions: are we lacking critical policy and interventions?
Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health

Using Emergency Medical Services (EMS) data, researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health compared the national burden of pedestrian injuries from motor vehicles to that of pedestrian falls occurring on streets and sidewalks and found that the probability of a pedestrian suffering a severe injury is higher for motor vehicle collisions as compared to falls.

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Released: 24-Jan-2024 12:00 PM EST
5 Tips for Preventing Winter Injuries
American College of Surgeons (ACS)

Orthopaedic surgeons with the American College of Surgeons offer their top tips for preventing slips and falls during the winter season.

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20-Dec-2023 2:05 PM EST
Quality of Care Declines After Private Equity Takes Over Hospitals
 Harvard Medical School

Patients are more likely to fall, get new infections, or experience other harms in a hospital after it is acquired by private equity.

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Newswise: Always on Alert for Balance Loss with “The Balance Assessment Device,” An Outstanding Innovation by Chula Researcher
Released: 27-Nov-2023 8:55 AM EST
Always on Alert for Balance Loss with “The Balance Assessment Device,” An Outstanding Innovation by Chula Researcher
 Chulalongkorn University

Chula Engineering lecturer’s innovation “The Balance Assessment Device”—gold medal winner at ITEX 2023, Malaysia, and recipient of World Invention Intellectual Property Associations’ (WIIPA) Special Award (Gold Medal)—checks body balance and balance loss for behavior changes and fall prevention to promote fall risk awareness and knowledge.

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Released: 10-Aug-2023 11:05 AM EDT
"Get back to where you once belonged!" Back-to-School stories for media
 Newswise

It's that time of year again. For media working on stories about the seasonal return to school, here are the latest features and experts in the Back-To-School channel on Newswise.

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Released: 21-Apr-2023 3:10 PM EDT
TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE Live Event for April 21: Sleeping pill reduces levels of Alzheimer’s proteins
 Newswise

Researcher will discuss the study which involved a sleeping aid known as suvorexant that is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for insomnia, hints at the potential of sleep medications to slow or stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Released: 8-Nov-2022 12:00 PM EST
Saint Joseph’s University Expert Available to Discuss Why Leaves Change Color
 Saint Joseph's University

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Newswise: The Early Bird May Just Get the Worm
Released: 4-Nov-2022 4:55 PM EDT
The Early Bird May Just Get the Worm
 University of Ottawa

Night owls may be looking forward to falling back into autumn standard time but a new study from the University of Ottawa has found Daylight Saving Time may also suit morning types just fine.

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Newswise: The Science of Fall Foliage and Climate Change: UVM Expert
Released: 7-Oct-2022 8:05 PM EDT
The Science of Fall Foliage and Climate Change: UVM Expert
 University of Vermont

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Released: 31-Aug-2022 1:30 PM EDT
They're green, clean, and serene. Learn about the latest research on plants in the Plants channel
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The latest research on plants brought to you by Newswise.

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Released: 2-Aug-2022 2:05 PM EDT
Wildfires are intensifying around the world. Here are the latest headlines in wildfires research for media
 Newswise

California’s McKinney Fire grew to become the state’s largest fire so far this year. The risk of wildfire is rising globally due to climate change. Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Wildfires channel on Newswise.

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Released: 9-Mar-2022 4:05 PM EST
Don't miss these articles curated by Newswise staff in the Staff Picks channel
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Don't miss these articles in our Staff Picks channel

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Newswise: The Science Behind the Appeal of Pumpkin Spice
Released: 20-Sep-2021 8:30 AM EDT
The Science Behind the Appeal of Pumpkin Spice
  Johns Hopkins University

Fall is still days away but at coffee shops and grocery stores, it’s already peak autumn thanks to the arrival of a certain flavor that has come to signal the season’s unofficial start. Everyone knows, it’s pumpkin spice time. But why? Johns Hopkins University perception researchers can say a key to understanding why people love pumpkin spice is the smell of it. Those notes of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger trigger deeply rooted cozy memories of autumn.

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Released: 19-Aug-2021 3:00 PM EDT
VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Breakthrough Cases and COVID Boosters: Live Expert Panel for August 18, 2021
 Newswise

Expert Q&A: Do breakthrough cases mean we will soon need COVID boosters? The extremely contagious Delta variant continues to spread, prompting mask mandates, proof of vaccination, and other measures. Media invited to ask the experts about these and related topics.

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Released: 26-Oct-2020 8:30 AM EDT
Allergy and Asthma Tips on Holiday Decorating
 Filtrete™ Brand

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Released: 15-Oct-2020 8:00 AM EDT
What is hay?
 American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

Fall’s signature decoration is more than meets the eye

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Released: 14-Oct-2020 12:05 PM EDT
Nearly One in Three Americans Sacrifice Sleep on Election Night
 American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

A survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) finds that 32% of Americans are more tired than usual the day after election night. Poor sleep on election night is fueled by later bedtimes, blue light exposure and the physical and mental tolls of election uncertainty amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Released: 23-Sep-2020 11:15 AM EDT
Rutgers Experts Can Discuss Fall Foliage Outlook in N.J.
 Rutgers University-New Brunswick

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Released: 14-Sep-2020 2:30 PM EDT
New York leaf peepers can expect an average fall foliage
 Cornell University

Released: 22-Nov-2019 11:20 AM EST
An Ounce of Preparation Can Help Prevent Yard Work Injuries This Fall
 American Chiropractic Association

Your chances of injury increase if you take on yard work without some preparation. The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) offers tips to keep you pain free.

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