Tag: Travel Safety: Misc.
AAP: Some Improvement in Child Passenger Safety Practices
Increase in rear facing infants from 84 to 91 percent during 2009 to 2015, but drop in booster seat use
Climate Change May Be the Cause of More Roadway Deaths
Researcher finds link between rising temperatures, traffic fatalities
Cycling Crash Deaths Rising in the United States
Fatal crashes jumped 12 percent in 2015, according to government report
Concussion May Affect Driving Even After Symptoms Are Gone
Erratic swerving showed up in tests taken after young patients thought they had recovered
Structured Pretravel Advice Should Be Provided to Patients
Structured approach should include individualized risk assessment, vaccinations, specific disease info
Alkali Eye Injuries Secondary to Airbag Deployment Reported
Two cases from same vehicle described, with both patients presenting with bilateral corneal edema
Driving Cessation Tied to Adverse Effects on Health in Older Adults
Declines seen in general health and physical, social, and cognitive function
Fatal Train Derailment Likely Due to Undiagnosed Sleep Apnea
Findings from NTSB suggest train engineer fell asleep while operating train
Fewer Drunk Driving Events Tied to Boost in U.S. Economy
Savings from fewer medical bills, lower legal costs, lost productivity, and property damage
PAS: Smartphone Blocker App Could Aid Teen Driving Safety
New study suggests experimental device helps reduce high-risk driving events
