Post-Pandemic Firearm Acquisition and Household Exposure: Insights from the 2024 National Firearms Survey
Posted inInternal Medicine news Public Health

Post-Pandemic Firearm Acquisition and Household Exposure: Insights from the 2024 National Firearms Survey

The 2024 National Firearms Survey reveals that 29.8 million US adults acquired firearms between 2021 and 2024. This trend introduced 11.2 million new owners, significantly increasing household exposure for millions of adults and children, raising critical public health concerns regarding violent death risks.
Unraveling Hamstring Injury Mechanisms and Eccentric Training Adaptations: Integrative Insights and Future Preventive Strategies
Posted innews Orthopedics Rehabilitation Medicine

Unraveling Hamstring Injury Mechanisms and Eccentric Training Adaptations: Integrative Insights and Future Preventive Strategies

Hamstring injuries mainly occur during the late swing phase of running due to high eccentric forces and neural factors. Eccentric training reduces injury risk through complex muscle adaptations involving contractile, non-contractile, and neural components. Further research is essential to optimize prevention.