Motocross‐associated head and spine injuries in adult patients evaluated in an emergency department
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2017.04.058
Abstract: Background: Motor vehicle–related injuries (including off‐road) are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and acute traumatic spinal cord injury in the United States. Objectives: To describe motocross‐related head and spine injuries of adult… read more here.
Keywords: patients evaluated; head spine; adult patients; spine injuries ... See more keywords
Three-dimensional kinematic corridors of the head, spine, and pelvis for small female driver seat occupants in near- and far-side oblique frontal impacts
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DOI: 10.1080/15389588.2018.1498973
Abstract: Abstract Objectives: Analyses of recent automotive accident data indicate an increased risk of injury for small female occupants compared to males in similar accidents. Females have been shown to be more susceptible to spinal injuries… read more here.
Keywords: far side; side oblique; oblique frontal; near far ... See more keywords
330. Head and Spine Injuries Increase Risk of Streptococcus pneumoniae Meningitis in Adults
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.341
Abstract: Abstract Background In the United States, Streptococcus pneumoniae is responsible for 50% of bacterial meningitis cases. However, pneumococcal vaccines were not recommended for routine childhood immunization until pneumococcal conjugate vaccine became available in 2000, and… read more here.
Keywords: meningitis; risk; streptococcus pneumoniae; head spine ... See more keywords