Environment and Public Health: News and Research on Accidents

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From speed to stability: How aging changes the way we walk

Reasons why our walking becomes slower and more tiring with age have been uncovered by new Australian research—with findings showing the body increasingly sacrifices efficiency to stay upright. The findings are published ...

Medical AI is moving faster than safety checks, experts warn

Flinders University experts are warning that artificial intelligence (AI) must be carefully evaluated and governed before it is adopted widely in health care, saying rapid advances do not automatically translate into safe ...

Calls to improve drowning prevention efforts for portable pools

A portable swimming pool can often be found in an Australian backyard, but new Griffith University research, conducted in partnership with UNSW Sydney, has discovered many parents and caregivers are unaware of safety requirements ...

Hospital delirium a 'red flag' for severe health decline

A single episode of delirium—a state of confusion and agitation—in hospitalized older adults is a significant risk factor for other serious health complications including fractures, stroke and sepsis, a University of Queensland ...

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