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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
Taking medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is tied to lower odds of car accidents involving patients with ADHD

ADHD Meds Associated With Reduced Risk for Car Crashes

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Symptoms such as inattention, impulsivity raise accident risk, researchers say
Many senior citizens are driving while distracted

Many Seniors Use Cellphones While Driving With Children

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Distracted driving not just an issue for young people
In fatal vehicle crashes

Drug-Impaired Driving Continuing to Rise in the United States

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Deaths due to drugged driving are rising as states legalize pot and drug abuse grows
New research offers a checklist that helps determine whether it is safe for patients with type 1 diabetes to drive. The findings were published online April 12 in Diabetes Care.

Doctors Encouraged to Assess Driving Risks for T1DM Patients

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Researchers say new checklist can help determine when hypoglycemia should keep patients off the road
Patients with epilepsy who experience longer seizures during a simulated driving test may face an increased risk for crashes while on the road

Measures Sought to ID Epilepsy Patients Who Are Safe to Drive

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Those with longer seizures during driving tests more likely to have accidents
Pokémon GO is becoming a dangerous distraction for drivers

Playing Pokémon GO Leading to Increase in Distracted Driving

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At least 14 crashes linked to the smartphone game during a 10-day period in July
Patients with are at an increased risk of failing simulated driving tests

Compromised Driving Skills Seen in Patients With Sleep Apnea

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Lane position deviation significantly worse in patients with obstructive sleep apnea