A recent study found that the risk of a fatal car crash triples when the driver has drugs in his or her system. But that risk is 23 times higher when both drugs and alcohol are involved.
Alcohol impairment has long been a concern when it comes...
Study: Less Educated, Overworked Nurses Cause More Patient Deaths
A study, supported in part by the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), links the rate of patient mortality to both education and staffing. The research was conducted in European hospitals, where it was found that the higher a nurse’s...
Study: Nearly 90 Percent of Parents Admit to Being Distracted Behind the Wheel
Distracted driving is not only a serious risk factor for a car accident but it could be a poor example for future drivers. A recent study found that nearly 90 percent of parents surveyed had admitted to engaging in some type of distracted...