Ophthalmology
Cataract surgery tied to fewer car crashes for seniors
(HealthDay)—Data on more than half a million Canadian seniors shows that traffic accident rates fall after drivers undergo a needed cataract surgery.
Jun 28, 2018
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More teens dying, with drugs and violence to blame
(HealthDay)—A perfect storm of murder, addiction and carelessness has fueled a recent and troubling increase in deaths among U.S. children and teens, a new government report shows.
Jun 1, 2018
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U.S. motorcycle deaths dropped six percent last year
(HealthDay)—Motorcycles are still deadlier than cars, but there's some good news: Nearly 6 percent fewer bikers died on U.S. roads last year than in 2016, a new report says.
May 4, 2018
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Hit-and-run deaths on the rise
(HealthDay)—Hit-and-run deaths in the United States reached a record high in 2016, a new report shows.
Apr 26, 2018
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Why traffic accidents with cyclists are becoming increasingly more common
The bicycle is a cheap and ecological vehicle, and it is also a healthy transportation option. The number of cyclists in cities has increased in recent years, and so has the accident rate. A study confirms that these incidents ...
Apr 20, 2018
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Phone-using drivers knowingly ignore the danger
(HealthDay)—Even though they know it's dangerous, many American drivers still talk on a cellphone or text while behind the wheel, a new survey finds.
Mar 29, 2018
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Have smartphones, pot become deadly for pedestrians?
(HealthDay)—For the second year in a row, U.S. pedestrian deaths hit highs not seen in decades, new data shows.
Feb 28, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Positive psychology helps brain injury survivors recover with a better outlook on life
In the UK alone, nearly 350,000 people are admitted to hospital each year with an acquired brain injury, caused by anything from road traffic accidents, falls, and assaults, to vascular disorders such as strokes. And this ...
Feb 16, 2018
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20 mph speed limits are effective, study finds
A new study published today, The Bristol Twenty Miles Per Hour Limit Evaluation (BRITE) Study by the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), has found that 20mph speed limits lead to important reductions in average ...
Feb 13, 2018
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Sleepy drivers may be causing more crashes than thought
(HealthDay)—Driver fatigue causes many more car accidents in the United States than previously estimated, a new report suggests.
Feb 8, 2018
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