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Emptier Roads, but Sharp Rise in U.S. Traffic Deaths Reported in 2020

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NHTSA says speed is main problem, as well as increased use of alcohol, marijuana, and opioids

Patients with new-onset focal epilepsy with subtle seizures experience prolonged time to diagnosis

Time to Diagnosis Longer for Subtle Seizures in Focal Epilepsy

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Most related motor vehicle accidents tied to new-onset focal epilepsy in those with subtle seizures
Having attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms that persist into adulthood is associated with a higher risk for being involved in a motor vehicle crash

Adult ADHD Symptoms May Predict Motor Vehicle Crash Risk

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Persistence of symptoms in adulthood carries higher risk than childhood-limited ADHD
A considerable number of motor vehicle crash fatalities involve a low blood alcohol concentration

Many Motor Vehicle Crash Fatalities Involve Low Blood Alcohol

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States with more restrictive alcohol policies have lower odds of lower blood alcohol-concentration MVCs
Pedestrian fatalities in 2019 reached the highest number in more than 30 years

2019 Pedestrian Fatalities Hit 30-Year Record High

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More pedestrian crashes happening at night, with trucks, and with distracted drivers
In 2018

12 Million U.S. Residents Drove Under Influence of Marijuana in 2018

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Prevalence of driving under the influence increased among men, those aged 16 to 34 years
States that have implemented a texting ban see significantly fewer motor vehicle crash-related emergency department visits

State Texting-While-Driving Bans Cut Crash-Related ED Visits

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Findings show laws curbing distracted driving are effective
Cataract surgery is associated with a modest decrease in the risk of the patient being in a serious traffic crash as the driver

Cataract Surgery May Cut Risk of Serious Car Accidents

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Findings in a large study of older patients before and after cataract surgery
The risk of fatal traffic crashes is increased on April 20 in the United States

Risk of Fatal Traffic Crashes Up After April 20 Cannabis Event

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Increased risk of fatal crashes on cannabis celebration day in the U.S., especially among younger drivers
There has been a seven-fold increase in the number of drivers killed in car crashes while under the influence of prescription opioids

Opioid-Related Fatal Car Crashes Up 7-Fold in Last Two Decades

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Increases in opioid consumption carry adverse health consequences beyond overdose morbidity, mortality