Misdiagnosis of Psychotic Alzheimer’s Patients

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common forms of dementia, affecting over five million people in the United States alone. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s and a diagnosis can be a devastating blow to the patient and his or her family. Alzheimer’s is frequently misdiagnosed because it can resemble other types of dementia
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Fatal Scaffolding Collapse Occurs at Maryland School Construction Site

At the construction site for a new elementary school in Urbana, Maryland, two workers fell when the scaffolding collapsed. The subcontractor succumbed to his fatal injuries after falling about 25 feet from the scaffolding while the other worker sustained leg injuries on Monday morning. He received treatment at the Frederick Memorial Hospital after the scaffolding
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Truck Platooning: Benefits and Risks

In the trucking industry, platooning is when two or more trucks follow each other at a close distance, using connectivity technology and automated driving support systems. Many truck manufacturers are investing in platooning technology for the economic and safety benefits it provides. However, like any new technology, safety officials have concerns about the risk of
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Driverless Cars May Drastically Reduce Car Accidents

According to a new study by the RAND Corporation, driverless cars do not need to be perfect to be better than humans when it comes to avoiding car accidents. RAND researchers suggest that waiting to put autonomous cars on the road until they are as close to perfect as possible could cost hundreds of thousands
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Safety Precautions for Winter Driving

As temperatures drop during the winter months, snow, ice, and extreme cold can make driving conditions extremely hazardous. Winter weather puts motorists at a much higher risk of serious car accidents. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), over 1,300 people are fatally injured in accidents caused by snowy or icy road conditions. If you
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Multi-Vehicle Collision in La Plata Claims Woman’s Life

Early on Thursday morning, a multi-vehicle collision led to a fatality and several injuries. Around 2:30 am, a truck slammed into a blue sedan, which then struck a minivan in La Plata, Maryland. The 21-year-old woman from Hughesville, Maryland who was driving the blue sedan sustained life-threatening injuries while the 22-year-old man from Newburg, Maryland
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Advanced Safety Technology

Thanks to the latest advances in technology, today’s vehicles are safer than ever, offering a range of accident avoidance features that help protect motorists from dangerous, potentially life-threatening car accidents. A growing number of automobile manufacturers are offering a wide range of these safety technologies in their newer models, although it is usually an optional
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