Akron Children’s is among the first U.S. hospitals using a new drug to prevent amputations among frostbite victims.

The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first treatment for severe frostbite to reduce the risk of finger or toe amputation in adults. Iloprost injection, marketed under the ...

This winter has had absolutely no chill. Hospitals across the country are reporting a surge in cold-related injuries — from slip-and-fall fractures to cardiac events from snow shoveling and frostbite.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The brutal winter with its prolonged sub-zero temperatures has resulted in a large number of patients admitted to Akron Children's ...

This winter has had absolutely no chill. The US has been experiencing intense, record-setting cold and persistent, widespread snowfall, creating life-threatening conditions in several regions.