Health
Bicyclist deaths rise in U.S., men are likely victims
(HealthDay)—Bicyclist deaths on U.S. roadways are up significantly, and men—not kids—are commonly the victims, a new report finds.
Aug 24, 2017
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The data on who's driving too fast
Would you get behind the wheel drunk? Would you travel 65km/h in a 60 zone? The impact on driving performance is roughly the same, and is the message QUT's Centre for Accident Research & Road Safety - Queensland (CARRS-Q) ...
Aug 21, 2017
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Medications
Overdoses on the road: Drugged driving rises as a menace
An SUV crashed after all four occupants overdosed on heroin in North Carolina. The same day, a man in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, grabbed the steering wheel after his grandson lost consciousness while driving. Police in the ...
Aug 17, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why teens take risks: It's not a deficit in brain development
A popular theory in recent neuroscience proposes that slow development of the prefrontal cortex - and its weak connectivity with brain reward regions - explains teenagers' seemingly impulsive and risky behavior. But an extensive ...
Aug 16, 2017
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Sleep disorders
Videotaping sleepers raises CPAP use
(HealthDay)—A video may be worth a thousand words for someone with sleep apnea.
Jul 24, 2017
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Health
How much sleep do you really need?
(HealthDay)—Health initiatives typically center on diet and fitness. But the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society state that getting enough sleep is just as important as eating right and exercising.
Jul 20, 2017
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Health
Standardized policies needed for how and when police interact with trauma patients
Injured people often interact with police and other law enforcement agents before and during their injury care, particularly when their injuries are due to violence or major motor vehicle crashes. Yet, there are no professional ...
Jul 17, 2017
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Health
New report: FMCSA's safety measurement system is sound, implementation improvements needed
While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Safety Measurement System (SMS) used to identify commercial motor vehicle carriers at high risk for future crashes is conceptually sound, several features of ...
Jun 27, 2017
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Health
Mixing booze and pot is a serious threat to traffic safety
June 12, 2017Use of marijuana in combination with alcohol by drivers is especially dangerous, according to a latest study conducted at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. Drivers who used alcohol, marijuana, ...
Jun 12, 2017
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Attention deficit disorders
Licensing, motor vehicle crash risk among teens with ADHD
Adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are licensed to drive less often and, when this group is licensed, they have a greater risk of crashing, according to a new study published by JAMA Pediatrics.
Jun 12, 2017
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