The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released a report showing that the number of trucks involved in fatal accidents around the country in 2014 declined by 5 percent from the previous year. This is good news for Oklahoma travelers and truck drivers...
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FDA issues guidance to reduce drug-related errors
The Food and Drug Administration has issued two final guidance documents that could reduce the number of medication-related deaths in Oklahoma and across the U.S. The documents are part of the agency's efforts to satisfy a 2007 law which called for a reduction in...
Traumatic brain injuries and the elderly
Elderly people in Oklahoma and around the country have a higher risk of suffering from traumatic brain injuries and succumbing to them than do younger people. Researchers have studied the risk factors associated with traumatic brain injuries among the elderly in order...
Preventing medical mishaps while hospitalized
Oklahoma residents depend on hospitals to improve their health and save their lives, but statistics show that hospitals can be downright dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 700,000 Americans develop infections while being...
Hands-free cellphone use is dangerous while driving
Most Oklahoma drivers are aware of the dangers of driving while talking or texting on a handheld cellphone. However, there are still many people who believe that using a hands-free device is a safe way to talk and drive. Though hands-free technology may be safer than...
Being a careful health care practitioner
If an Oklahoma doctor or other medical professional makes a mistake that leads to a patient being harmed, a malpractice suit may be filed. However, most people choose to resolve the matter without going to court as only one in eight will actually file a lawsuit....
Deep sleep may improve outcome after brain injury
Many Oklahoma residents are aware of the negative effects of traumatic brain injuries. In March, the National Football League acknowledged that there is a connection between frequent head injuries, like those experienced by many professional football players, and...
NHTSA announces automatic brakes deal with automakers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that automatic braking systems that experts say could save thousands of lives every year will be standard equipment on virtually all light vehicles sold in Oklahoma and around the country by 2022. The...
Report calls for more research into truck driver fatigue
Accidents involving buses or semi-tractor trailers kill or injure many Oklahoma road users every year, and many of these crashes are caused by fatigued truck drivers pushed by unforgiving schedules to the point of exhaustion. To reduce this type of accident, the...
Brain connectivity after a TBI could explain cognitive loss
It is common for a traumatic brain injury to cause cognitive impairment, which has a negative impact on the quality of life of the estimated 1.7 million people who experience TBIs every year in the United States. Affected individuals and their families in Oklahoma...
