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  The U.S. Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit against the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) brought about by the Holistic Candlers and Consumers Association.

  Ear Candling Lawsuit Against the FDA Dismissed

  By Michele Blacksberg RN HERWriter on January 11, 2012 - 5:26am
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  It is important to remember that the most common burn injury in children is caused by hot or scalding liquids.

  Protect Children and Others at Risk for Burn Injuries

  By Kristan Appleford HERWriter on November 2, 2011 - 8:37pm
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  With a first-degree burn, only the top layer of the skin is burned. Symptoms include: • Redness • Skin is painful to touch • Minor swelling • Dry skin • Pain usually lasts 48 to 72 hours •

  First-Degree Burn: Risks, Symptoms and Treatments

  By EmpowHER on October 12, 2011 - 7:42pm
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  Second-degree burns are more serious than first-degree burns and usually have a blister.

  Second-Degree Burns: Symptoms, Risks and Treatments

  By EmpowHER on October 12, 2011 - 7:36am
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  In a third-degree burn, all the layers of the skin are burned. Third-degree burns can be deadly if the majority of your body is burned.

  Third-Degree Burns: Symptoms, Diagnosis Causes and Treatments

  By EmpowHER on October 10, 2011 - 2:18pm
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  Burns are classified by different degrees depending on the severity of the burn and how far into the skin layers there is damage. First degree: Only affects the first layer of skin (the ...

  Burns: Symptoms and Diagnosis

  By EmpowHER on October 10, 2011 - 9:00am
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  There are three main types of burns: first, second and third degree. Treatment of each type of burn initially starts the same but other treatments may be required to heal more extensive ...

  Treatments for Burns

  By Michele Blacksberg RN HERWriter on September 21, 2011 - 12:28pm
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  According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, between 30 to 40 percent of burn victims are children younger than the age of 15. Third-degree is the most severe type of burn.

  First Aid for Third-Degree Burns

  By MC Kelby HERWriter on September 20, 2011 - 8:24pm
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  According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, between one and two million people seek medical attention for burns in the United States annually.

  The Do’s and Don’ts of Treating Second-Degree Burns

  By MC Kelby HERWriter on September 19, 2011 - 4:57pm
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  Burns can occur when the skin is exposed to a variety of conditions. Heat or thermal burns are the most common in both adults and children. These burns can occur from fire, steam or ...

  Burns: Types and Severity

  By Michele Blacksberg RN HERWriter on September 19, 2011 - 9:26am