Posts Tagged ‘Gun Violence’
COVID-19 Safety Measures May Have Led to Increased Gun Injuries in Boston
Study on trends in violent injuries treated at Boston Medical Center suggests fallout from the
pandemic’s first wave hit vulnerable communities hardest.
Gun Violence Is Higher in Boston Areas that Were Redlined in the 1930s
New data from BMC highlights the enduring harm the racist housing policy had on Boston’s devalued neighborhoods.
Read MoreSurgeons Address Community Violence in Kansas City
Gunshot wounds are a common occurrence at trauma centers across the country, but at the University of Kansas Medical Center, trauma surgeons are treating more than their fair share. Gun violence is surging in Kansas City, with an average of nearly 620 shootings per year in the metro and surrounding areas. Kansas City, Missouri (the…
Read MoreEquipping Pediatricians with the Tools to Discuss Firearm Safety
A tablet-based video and survey show potential in educating caregivers and reducing unsafe firearm storage, a new study finds.
Read MorePoliticians, Physician Organizations, and the NRA
Physician organizations and the NRA often back the same congressional candidates with political donations. How do their contributions influence votes on gun-related legislation?
Read MoreStudy Highlights Important Driver of Firearm Injury Outcomes
A new study examining vascular repair following firearm injury suggests that vascular surgeons have a key voice in the national discussion on gun violence.
Read MoreExploring the Hidden Burden of Firearm Injuries
Medical and legislative understanding of gun violence is missing a key piece of information: the impact of nonfatal injuries.
Read MoreFighting Community Violence with Job Training
After a neighborhood shooting brought a Boston man to the emergency room, a job training program opened a door to a new career.
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