Health
Unusual sporting injuries in young rugby players
Acetabular fractures affect the socket of the hip bone, and are generally sustained after violent trauma, such as road traffic accidents.
Mar 7, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Brains behind the wheel—could virtual reality teach us to avoid real life accidents?
Using their state-of-the-art simulation facility in the School of Psychology scientists at The University of Nottingham are exploring the use of car driving simulators as tools for training and testing drivers in order to ...
Nov 23, 2015
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Road accidents kill 1.25 mn each year, Africa deadliest: WHO
Some 1.25 million people are killed in traffic accidents around the world each year, with Africa by far the continent with the most dangerous roads, the World Health Organization said in report published Monday.
Oct 19, 2015
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Landmark ruling in Argentine death-with-dignity case
Relatives of an Argentine man who has been in a vegetative state for over 20 years can disconnect him from life support, the Supreme Court said Tuesday in a landmark ruling that divided the country.
Jul 7, 2015
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Medications
Chantix study finds little evidence to support suicidal, criminal warnings
(HealthDay)—The quit-smoking drug Chantix (varenicline) doesn't increase the risk of suicidal behavior, mental illness, criminal acts or traffic accidents, European researchers say.
Jun 3, 2015
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No evidence that smoking drug linked to increased risk of suicide or traffic accidents
There is no strong evidence that the popular smoking cessation drug varenicline is associated with increased risks of suicidal behaviours, criminal offending, transport accidents, traffic-related offences, and psychoses, ...
Jun 2, 2015
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Texting bans tied to drop in car crash injuries
(HealthDay)—Most U.S. states now have bans on texting while driving, and those laws may be preventing some serious traffic accidents, a new study suggests.
Apr 3, 2015
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Researchers find a technique to perform endotracheal intubation in a moving ambulance
Researchers at the University of Alicante Nursing Department have carried out a project to achieve successful endotracheal intubation in a moving ambulance. With the collaboration of ASV Transporte Sanitario Ayuda, a group ...
Feb 25, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Attempted suicide among young people can be reduced by 50 percent
A new study published in journal The Lancet outlines a programme for preventing suicidality among young people. The results provide strong endorsement for a method whereby school students learn to discover signs of mental ...
Jan 12, 2015
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Justice Department says Shire will pay $56.5M fine
The U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday that Irish drugmaker Shire will pay $56.5 million to settle allegations it broke the law in promoting five different drugs, including its attention deficit disorder drugs Adderall ...
Sep 24, 2014
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