The impact of flooding on the community: a case of Gweta and Zoroga Villages, Botswana - Mmopelwa G, Moalafhi DB, Hambira WL, Dhliwayo M, Motau A.
Floods continue to cause devastating impacts on society, the economy, and the environment. In Botswana, the semi-arid climate makes the country more vulnerable to the effects of hydro-meteorological hazards. The villages of Gweta and Zoroga, located in the...
Source: SafetyLit - September 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news

An unusual mountain biking injury: case records of the Massachusetts General Hospital Wilderness Medicine Fellowship - Albala L, Harris NS, Srivastava S, Lareau SA, Binder W.
A 30-y-old helmeted man with a history of lumbar herniation status following microdiscectomy presented after a fall while mountain biking. The patient was riding in a New England trail system when the front wheel of the bike hit a root and he lost control....
Source: SafetyLit - September 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Motor scooter syndrome revisited: a case of delayed presentation of traumatic occlusion of the common femoral artery - Boscia J, Sanders T, Biswas S.
Injuries to the common femoral artery (CFA) are usually associated with local fractures. Other common mechanisms of  injury include intimal disruption, intramural hematomas, and subintimal fibrosis. Occlusions to the CFA may also result from blood clots ...
Source: SafetyLit - September 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Post-concussion syndrome and concussion incidence improved in a pro rugby player following cervical spine rehab: case study and 6-year follow-up - Strauss S, Lightstone DF, Fedorchuk C, Pomahac R, Oakley PA, Harrison DE.
AIM: To report improvements in post-concussion syndrome and concussion incidence following cervical spinal alignment correction. CASE PRESENTATION: A 27-year-old professional rugby player with 20 documented concussions presented with abnormal cervical spin...
Source: SafetyLit - September 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Spatial distribution characteristics and causes of public sports venues in China - Zhang Y, Yi Ming Y, Shi B.
Public sports venues serve as a crucial material medium for human athletic activities. Research on their spatial distribution holds profound implications for optimizing spatial layout and promoting human sports endeavors. This paper takes interest points o...
Source: SafetyLit - September 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Egress, Escape, Evacuation, Crowds Source Type: news

A death due to faulty airbag system-case report - Vadysinghe AN, Seneviratne P, Ekanayake KB, Wickramasinghe CU, Kumarasinghe G, Sanjaya B.
Injuries due to automobile safety devices have been reported and we report a rare fatality due to a defective airbag system. A compact hybrid car driven by a 37-year-old male at moderate speed had crashed through an unprotected manhole. The car had moved a...
Source: SafetyLit - September 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news

Sex differences in college students' knowledge of concussion and concussion education sources - Heck SJ, Acord-Vira A, Davis DR.
AIM: To understand sex differences and sources of concussion education for college students. The literature for college students primarily focuses on sports concussions and general knowledge. Understanding how non-students-athletes learn is critical to dev...
Source: SafetyLit - September 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: TBI Source Type: news

Ethanol and illicit drugs acute use and abuse as risk factors for suicide: a case-control study based on forensic autopsies in the Basque Country, Spain - Morentin B, Meana JJ, Callado LF.
INTRODUCTION: Abuse/dependence and acute use of ethanol and illicit drug are considered risk factors for suicide. The risk is also influenced by demographic conditions and/or psychiatric comorbidity. The aim of the study was to test the association between...
Source: SafetyLit - September 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

From coca to cocoa: Conflicts, violence and hegemonic compromises in the turbulent Peruvian Amazonia settlement process: The case of Tocache - Coq-Huelva D, Higuchi A, Arias-Guti érrez R, Alfalla-Luque R.
This article analyses the role of conventions, compromises and even violence in the intricate bio-social construction process of cocoa cultivation in the province of Tocache in the Peruvian Amazonia. This article discusses the different phases of the settl...
Source: SafetyLit - September 16, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Sam Bankman-Fried Trial: Prosecutors Slam Proposed Questions For Jury Selection
Prosecutors in the case against the former CEO of the now-defunct FTX exchange, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), have pushed back against the defense’s suggested questions for jury selection. The co-founder faces seven counts of fraud-related offenses, including wire fraud of FTX customers. On September…#sambankmanfried #sbf #ftx #departmentofjustice #lewiskaplan #usdistrictcourt #southerndistrict #sambankmanfriend #mtgox #doj
Source: Reuters: Health - September 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The Supreme Court and the ‘Duty to Sit’
Justice Samuel Alito has refused a demand from Senate Democrats that he disqualify himself from a pending case because of an interview in this newspaper. One of us (Mr. Rivkin) is on the legal team representing the appellants in Moore v. U.S. and conducted the interview jointly with a Journal…#samuelalito #democrats #moore #journal
Source: Reuters: Health - September 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Read Donald Trump ' s Truth Social posts cited in call for " narrow " gag order
Federal prosecutors are seeking a limited gag order for ex-President Donald Trump in the 2020 election subversion case, citing his history of "repeated, inflammatory public statements." Trump is facing four federal counts, accused of illegally attempting to remain in office after losing the…#donaldtrump #trump #jacksmith #tanyachutkan #districtofcolumbia #justicedepartment #truthsocial #chutkan #obama #billbarr
Source: Reuters: Health - September 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Special counsel requests " narrow " gag order for Trump in election interference case
Special Counsel Jack Smith requested a "narrowly tailored" gag order on Friday for former President Trump to limit his public statements in regard to the 2020 election interference case. The big picture: In a federal court filing, Smith's office said Trump has tried "to undermine confidence in the…#jacksmith #trump #truthsocial #dojfbi #tanyaschutkan #chutkan #georgia #iowa
Source: Reuters: Health - September 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Dredd ' s Mega-City One Explained: Location, Size & Origin
Mega-City One is the central metropolis in the Judge Dredd Universe. This is where it's located in the US and other facts about the location. https://screenrant.com/afi-greatest-sports-movie-raging-bull-not-rocky/ Check out Screen Rant’s official TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@screenrant Our…#dredduniverse #screenrants #tiktok #shelcomicsundone
Source: Reuters: Health - September 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Government objects to ‘unnecessary,’ ‘prejudicial’ SBF jury selection questions. The U.S. attorney sees no reason for potential jurors to discuss effective…
On Sept. 15, the United States government responded to questions the defense has suggested posing to potential jurors during their selection for the case against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. He faces seven charges of fraud and money laundering in connection with the collapse of the…#ftx #sambankmanfried #lewiskaplan #usdistrictcourt #southerndistrict #damianwilliams
Source: Reuters: Health - September 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

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