An extended piece in The Atlantic gives rare insight into chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disorder that has historically affected athletes – particularly boxers – but has recently...
Read moreI have been thinking about an editorial in Washington’s Herald. The writer, Scott North, discusses a couple of recent court cases the paper reported on, and how “immediate, bitter...
Read moreVolvo has a pedestrian detection system that brakes automatically. Ford sells a car that parallel parks itself using sensors. The first versions of automatic braking systems prevented 25% of...
Read moreAn online pledge campaign called TXT L8R, set up by Central Oregon’s KTVZ, is asking drivers to commit to putting the phone down. “When you take your eyes off...
Read more15 Oregon state senators have pledged to derail Senate Bill 1580 by demanding that the landmark legislation include a “cap” or limit on damages in medical malpractice claims – but...
Read moreWhile health insurance rates have more than doubled over the last six years, the 3 biggest health insurers in the state of Washington are sitting on a budget surplus...
Read moreThe Sports Legacy Institute (SLI) has just released Hit Counts, a report that advocates taking unprecedented steps to protect young athletes from concussions and traumatic brain injuries. The report...
Read moreIncreasingly, doctors are being tempted to add in-office or non-surgical cosmetic procedures to their practice – regardless of their specialty – a phenomenon known as “practice drift”. Surprised that...
Read moreThe rest periods before professional truck drivers can start a new workweek, known as restarts, are under review by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). A new rule,...
Read moreAs 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...
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