Surgery
US clears robotic legs for some paralyzed people
U.S. health regulators have approved a first-of-a-kind set of robotic leg braces that can help some disabled people walk again.
Jun 26, 2014
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French court authorises ending life of man in vegetative state (Update 2)
A top French court gave the green light Tuesday to ending life support for a man in a vegetative state for the last six years, in a closely watched ruling that went against the wishes of his parents.
Jun 24, 2014
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French magistrate urges ending life support for vegetative patient
The public rapporteur of France's top court has recommended ending the life support of a 39-year-old in a vegetative state for the last six years, overriding the wishes of some close relatives.
Jun 20, 2014
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Health
Pregnancy significantly increases risk of serious traffic crashes
Pregnancy is associated with a significant risk of a serious car crash requiring emergency medical care during the second trimester, according to a research paper published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
May 12, 2014
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Medical research
Improving whiplash diagnosis
A team of researchers from ANU, the University of Aarhus in Denmark and Canberra Hospital want to know whether new technology can help identify whiplash injuries in the neck that could lead to better treatment of chronic ...
Apr 30, 2014
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Pediatrics
Stress hormone may drive risk-taking by teen motorists
(HealthDay)—Teens whose brain chemistry is less affected by stressful situations could be at increased risk for car crashes, a small Canadian study suggests.
Apr 7, 2014
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Health
Unsafe at any level: Very low blood alcohol content associated with causing car crashes
Even "minimally buzzed" drivers are more often to blame for fatal car crashes than the sober drivers they collide with, reports a University of California, San Diego study of accidents in the United States .
Jan 16, 2014
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Annual car crash deaths in England and Wales have fallen 40 percent in 50 years
The annual number of car crash deaths in England and Wales has plunged by 41% over the past 50 years, despite the increase in drivers on the road, reveals research published online in Emergency Medicine Journal.
Nov 6, 2013
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New study shows link between car crashes and adverse pregnancy outcomes
A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine indicates that motor vehicle crashes can be hazardous for pregnant women, especially if they are not wearing a seat belt when the accident occurs.
Oct 8, 2013
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Drivers who test positive for drugs have triple the risk of a fatal car crash
Drugged driving has been a safety issue of increasing public concern in the United States and many other countries but its role in motor vehicle crashes had not been adequately examined. In a new study conducted at Columbia ...
Sep 25, 2013
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