Everything you need to know about the new Covid variant – podcast
The UK Health Security Agency has announced plans to bring forward its autumn Covid-19 vaccination programme, and scale up testing and surveillance, after the emergence of the BA.2.86 variant. Madeleine Finlay and Ian Sample discuss where current infection rates stand, the characteristics of the new variant, and how prepared the UK is for a new waveRead the latest on Covid-19 from science correspondent Nicola DavishereContinue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 5, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Presented by Madeleine Finlay with Ian Sample; produced by Madeleine Finlay and Joshan Chana; sound design by Joel Cox; the executive producer is Ellie Bury Tags: Science Coronavirus Vaccines and immunisation Health Source Type: news

Objective geographic information system-based context classification approach using nationally available data - Wright L, Stamatiadis N, Kirk A, Steyn H, Musselman J, Kent M.
For decades the functional classification system (FCS) has guided roadway planning and design in the U.S.A. However, the FCS has a narrow focus, is auto centric, and because of its reliance on a binary classification scheme it lacks the resolution needed t...
Source: SafetyLit - September 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news

Predicting driver errors during automated vehicle takeovers - Alambeigi H, McDonald AD, Manser M, Shipp E, Lenneman J, Pulver EM, Christensen S.
The transition of control between partially automated vehicles and drivers is an important part of the operational design domain and poses unique and important design issues. One approach for enhancing the design of the transition of control mechanisms is ...
Source: SafetyLit - September 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news

Robust design of CAV-Dedicated lanes considering CAV demand uncertainty and lane reallocation policy - Seilabi SE, Pourgholamali M, Homem de Almeida Correia G, Labi S.
Reduced headways of connected and automated vehicles (CAV) provide opportunities to address traffic congestion and environmental adversities. This benefit can be utilized by deploying CAV-dedicated lanes (CAVDL). This paper presents a bi-level optimization...
Source: SafetyLit - September 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news

Multiple-Input-Single-Output prediction models of crowd dynamics for Model Predictive Control (MPC) of crowd evacuations - Lopez-Carmona MA, Paricio Garcia A.
Predicting crowd dynamics in real-time may allow the design of adaptive pedestrian flow control mechanisms that prioritize attendees' safety and overall experience. Single-Input-Single-Output (SISO) AutoRegresive eXogenous (ARX) prediction models of crowd ...
Source: SafetyLit - September 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Egress, Escape, Evacuation, Crowds Source Type: news

Graphic traffic signals--the color design of 3D crosswalks - Lai CC, You TY.
Distracted driving tests the design of traffic signs and promotes a wide range of safety developments for automobiles, making the visual effects of driving extremely important. Therefore, this study aims to increase the attention of drivers to ensure the s...
Source: SafetyLit - September 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news

Fundraiser 2023: What We Did for You in the Past Year
As we describe in our fundraiser kickoff post, 2023 has been intense. And we’ve risen to its demands despite the challenge of being a small and lean site. We’ve given you in-depth, ahead-of-the-curve analysis of geopolitical realignment, inadequate responses to climate change, elite malfeasance…#tipjar #lambert #nakedcapitalism #klg #michaelhudson #satyajitdas #huberthoran #thomasneuburger #johnhelmer #andrewkorybko
Source: Reuters: Health - September 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Spider-Man: The Science Behind Gwen Stacy ' s Death
Spider-Man: The Science Behind Gwen Stacy's Death - Was There A Way To Save Her? It's one of the most iconic and immensely tragic deaths in comic book history that even the most casual web-head will know as a crucial chapter in "Spider-Man" lore. Gwen Stacy falling to her doom changed Peter Parker…#spiderman #gwenstacy #peterparker #marvel #amazingspiderman #greengoblin
Source: Reuters: Health - September 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Project Closure Announcement
It is with a mix of emotions that we announce the sunset of Algorand Name Service. While we had envisioned ANS to decentralize the cornerstone infrastructure for digital identity and Web 3 hosting on the Algorand blockchain, we must humbly admit that it has fallen short of its intended goals.…#algorandnameservice #algorand #ans #discord #ansgithub
Source: Reuters: Health - September 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Strategic driver's acceptance-or-rejection behavior and cognitive hierarchy in on-demand platforms - Feng X, Wang M.
It is critical for an on-demand platform to understand its users' strategic-decision behaviors and thereby design a good policy to match the supply with the demand. Through behavioral game-theoretical modeling, we investigate the effects of drivers' strate...
Source: SafetyLit - September 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Mount Sinai Medical Center pays $32M for potential expansion site
The hospital has a 5.6-acre site that could host a new facility.
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - September 4, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Brian Bandell Source Type: news

Jimmy Buffett Died of Rare Form of Skin Cancer
Jimmy Buffett died of skin cancer at his home in Sag Harbor, N.Y., on Long Island, according to a statement on the singer-songwriter’s website. After Mr. Buffett died on Friday at age 76, his site announced the death but did not give a cause or specify where he died. In an update over the weekend,…#jimmybuffett #sagharbor #ny #longisland #margaritaville #paradise #jimihendrix #hawaiian #parrotheads
Source: Reuters: Health - September 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

The effect of unified transdiagnostic treatment on the improvement of internalizing behavioral problems, emotional regulation, and empathy in children with anxiety disorders - Pouladi S, Hasanshahi MM, Rabiei M, Baghery N.
This study aimed to investigate the effect of Unified Transdiagnostic treatment on improving internalizing behavioral problems, emotional regulation, and empathy in children with anxiety disorders. The present study was a single case pilot design of multip...
Source: SafetyLit - September 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Predicting mortality risk after a fall in older adults using health care spending patterns: a population-based cohort study - Katsiferis A, Mortensen LH, Khurana MP, Mishra S, Jensen MK, Bhatt S.
OBJECTIVE: To develop a prognostic model of 1-year mortality for individuals aged 65+ presenting at the emergency department (ED) with a fall based on health care spending patterns to guide clinical decision-making. DESIGN: Population-based cohort ...
Source: SafetyLit - September 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

Effect of personality traits and emotion regulation strategies on risky behaviors in adolescents - Ciydem E, Avci D, Uyar M, Seyhan A.
This study used a cross-sectional and correlational research design. Multiple linear regression was use...
Source: SafetyLit - September 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

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