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Injuries From Electric Bicycles and Scooters Managed in Pediatric Health Systems

JAMA 10.1001/jama.2026.20796

November 02, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST

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This study used a pediatric database to compare recent trends, rates, and severity of injuries from electric micromobility devices vs injuries from nonmotorized devices.

Corresponding Author: Alan R. Schroeder, MD, Stanford University School of Medicine, 725 Welch Rd, Stanford, CA 94306 (aschroe@stanford.edu).

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