Resources for Oregon’s Winter Weather
As severe weather heads in to the Northwest, be safe and be practical about the conditions. Monitor the weather forecast on local TV or radio stations, or see the...
Read moreNew Devices Promise Faster Detection of Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries affected more than 155,000 men and women in uniform in just the past decade. Brain trauma can be very hard to diagnose, since the victim may...
Read moreWinter Safety Reminder: Share the Roads
As the temperature drops and the rainy season begins in earnest, the normally bike-friendly Northwest becomes a more dangerous place for cyclists. Wet leaves, black ice, and frequent rain...
Read moreThe Real Risks of Wisdom Tooth Removal
The recent death of a teenager during a common surgical procedure has prompted a national conversation about the removal of wisdom teeth (third molars). Deaths like this – hypoxia...
Read morePrenatal Exposure to Valproate Increases Risk of Autism
Valproate is a a chemical compound used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy. A presentation recently delivered at the annual meeting of the American Epilepsy Society advised...
Read moreTraveling Safely
We are coming in to the most chaotic season of the year – which makes it one of the most dangerous times to travel. Here’s a quick checklist to...
Read moreNational Transportation Safety Board Urges Total Ban on Cellphone Use While Driving
Following a rash of deadly accidents caused by drivers distracted by texting and other cellphone use (like the August 2010 multi-truck and car pileup in Missouri that killed two...
Read moreDeadly Truck Accident Highlights Dangers of Texting
Federal investigators announced today that a 19-year-old pickup truck driver involved in a deadly highway accident in Missouri in August 2010 sent or received 11 texts in the 11...
Read moreCan Eating Raw Cookie Dough Cause Illness from E. Coli?
Who doesn’t love to lick raw cookie dough off baking utensils? However, it may be time to start thinking twice about this favorite pastime after new research has found...
Read moreThe Need for New Trucking Safety Rules
3,675 people died in truck-related accidents in the United States in 2010. While other new traffic safety stats from 2010 are encouraging–although distracted driving remains a big problem–The Federal...
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