Tag: Travel Safety: Misc.
Updated AAN Position Statement Issued on Seizures, Driving Licensure
Licensing criteria should be equitable, nondiscriminatory, objective, and compatible with similar risks in other populations
2013 to 2022 Saw Rapid Increase in U.S. Pedestrian, Traffic Death Rates
Projected 2023 estimates suggest decline in pedestrian, overall traffic deaths compared with 2022
Norovirus Sickens Hundreds on Three Cruise Ships: CDC
CDC: Oropouche Virus Activity Linked to Travel to South America
Eleven U.S. travelers have returned home with Oropouche, but there is no evidence the virus is circulating in the United States
2017 to 2022 Saw Significant Rise in Injuries From E-Bikes, E-Scooters
Electric vehicle incidents had lower helmet use compared with conventional vehicle types
CDC Investigating Illness Outbreak on Luxury Cruise Ship
Untreated Apnea Patients Often Employ Strategies to Avoid Sleepiness
Individuals using more than three strategies more likely to feel sleepy while driving, have more reported accidents
Incidence of Scooter Injuries Increased From 2016 to 2020
Compared with bicycle injuries, scooter injuries were associated with increased risks for long bone fracture, paralysis
State Variance Seen in Requirements to Report Medically Impaired Drivers
Barriers to physician reporting include limited online reporting instructions, anonymous reporting options, and legal protections
Motor Vehicle Crashes Increased in Year After Incident Migraine Among Seniors
Prevalent migraine not associated with MVCs in subsequent two years but is linked to small reductions in driving days
