Pediatric Hoverboard and Skateboard Injuries.

Objectives: To investigate the characteristics of hoverboard injuries compared with skateboard injuries in children presenting to US emergency departments (EDs).

Methods: Data regarding hoverboard and skateboard injuries in children <18 years of age were obtained from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System for calendar years 2015 and 2016. Data included demographics, body regions injured, and ED disposition.

Atypical Presentation of Cervical Carcinoma With Cerebral Metastasis.

Background: Cervical cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in women, but cerebral metastasis from cervical carcinoma is a rare event with a reported incidence of 0.57%.

Case Report: We describe a case of brain metastasis from primary cervical adenocarcinoma with several distinct features.

Increase in moped injuries requiring emergency care.

Background: There has been a marked increased in moped use over the past few years. In addition, there has been an increase in moped-related injuries presenting to the emergency department (ED). The objective of this study is to characterize moped-related injuries presenting to US EDs and obtain national estimates of moped injury incidence over time.

Characteristics of United States Emergency Department Visits for Traumatic Amputations in the Elderly Adult from 2010 to 2013.

Background: Elderly adults (65 years of age and older) are of particular concern for traumatic amputations due to age-related changes in vision and coordination, making them more susceptible to injury.

Objectives: The objective of this study is to describe the epidemiology of traumatic amputations in the elderly adults treated in United States emergency departments (ED).

Design: A retrospective analysis using data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System from 2010 to 2013.

Tricycle Injuries Presenting to US Emergency Departments, 2012-2013.

Objective: To investigate the characteristics of tricycle-related injuries in children presenting to US emergency departments (EDs).

Methods: Data regarding tricycle injuries in children younger than 18 years of age were obtained from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System for calendar years 2012 and 2013. Data included body regions injured, ED disposition, and demographics.

Crohn's disease: a review of treatment options and current research.

Crohn's disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects nearly 1.4 million Americans. The etiology of Crohn's disease is not completely understood, however, research has suggested a genetic link.