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Pumpkin Carving Safety Tips

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Use caution this Halloween and take steps to prevent hand injuries when pumpkin carving by observing the following safety tips.

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Overtraining in the Pediatric Athlete

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Overtraining can often lead to chronic injuries due to the repetitive stress put on the bones and joints without sufficient time for recovery.

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The Important Role of Nutrition During Recovery

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There are many factors involved in the healing process, and nutrition is one to not overlook.

female dietitians, posters reading: "make small changes one meal at a time," broccoli, berry good, perfect, meat journey," cook, share enjoy, more than food: how you eat is important too!"

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Shriners Children's Boston Raises Alarm About New TikTok Trend Causing Serious Scald Burns

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The trend involves microwaving sugar to the melting point and clinicians are seeing a correlated increase in children coming in with severe burn injuries as a result of spilling hot sugar.

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Shriners Children's Boston Patient Emphasizes Fire Pit Safety During Summer

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After sustaining injuries from stepping on hot sand where a fire pit had been located, Shriners Children's Boston patient Sawyer is emphasizing summer fire pit safety.

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Shriners Children’s Texas Hosts a Course on Enhancing Pediatric Burn Patient Outcomes: Preparing for Stabilization and Transport

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Shriners Children's Texas and the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston have developed a specialized training course to provide optimal care when faced with pediatric burn injuries.

first responders, ER workers and emergency transporters in a group photo at the burn transport course at Shriners Children's Texas.

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Saving Kids From Addiction: Shriners Children’s Sets Standards for Adolescent Opioid Use Post-Surgery

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Dr. Tumber and colleagues from 10 other facilities within Shriners Children’s international health system are conducting a comprehensive, three-year study.

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Orthopedic Surgery

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With their expertise in treating children from toddlers to teens, the pediatric orthopedic surgeons at Shriners Children’s understand the challenges of planning ahead for growing bones and bodies.

nurse holding patient before orthopedic surgery

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Shriners Hospital for Children —Mexico

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Shriners Hospital Mexico is a civil association that serves children from 0 to 18 years old with neuromusculoskeletal conditions and burn injuries. Care is provided regardless of the ability to pay of the patient or their family.

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Stay Cool While Having Summer Fun with These Burn Safety Tips

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While summer activities are sure to be a fun time, they can also create opportunities for serious burn injuries.

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