"Rising Concern: Doctors Urge Vigilance to Prevent Magnet Injuries in Kids"
Doctors are warning about the increasing number of pediatric high-powered magnet injuries, which have caused children to be sent to the emergency room and even threatened their lives. The magnets causing these injuries are found in children's toys and some desk or fidget toys. There was a significant increase in injuries in 2008, leading to a recall by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. However, the recall was overturned, resulting in a rise in injuries again. Doctors are now waiting to see the impact of a recent recall. Education and supervision alone may not be enough to prevent these injuries, as even families who were aware of the dangers reported incidents. Additionally, the conference also highlighted the rise in injuries from e-bikes and scooters, particularly during the back-to-school season.
