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E-scooters are suddenly everywhere. In recent years, what was once considered a child’s toy has been equipped with an electric motor, capable of reaching speeds of up to 30 miles per hour. Scooters have been transformed into micromobility devices, now available for rental in nearly every city in the United States, as well as for…
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Bedsores, or pressure wounds, are among the most common injuries experienced by elderly nursing home residents and bedridden or wheelchair-bound patients. A bedsore occurs when an individual is unable to change their position, causing prolonged, unrelieved pressure at contact points, particularly on the bottom, shoulders, hips, the back of the legs, and the back of…
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St. Louis and several other Missouri towns are well-known for their convenient and picturesque trolley systems, similar to those in San Francisco and the famous streetcars of New Orleans. St. Louis, Hermann, St. Charles, and Lexington are among the historic Missouri cities where riders use trolleys for local transportation within the community, and tourists enjoy…
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A car accident is a traumatic experience when it causes injuries. Although airbags inarguably save lives, they can also cause significant trauma to the face, head, and upper body due to their violent, high-pressure deployment. When an airbag’s calibration is off by even the tiniest percentage, it can cause more serious injuries, either due to…
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As we age, the body’s structural support system of bone, muscle, and connective tissue begins to wear down. The spinal column, as the center support structure of the body, is critical for upright posture, shock absorbency, and flexibility. According to a Medicare study of more than 20 million aging Americans, eight million Medicare recipients had…
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