Seat belts and airbags cut deaths in head on crashes
Researchers from the University of New Mexico and University of Utah report that seat belts alone cut mortality by 72 percent and airbags by 63 percent in head on collisions. The combination reduced deaths by 80 percent based on US data from 1992 to 1997, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.
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American Journal of Epidemiology
Defcon 3 laptop security device from Targus
Targus Group International offers the Defcon 3 alarm system for laptops citing up to 300000 thefts in 1998. The 94 decibel alarm triggers when moved or shaken. two parts include a luggage tag shaped alarm and remote control usable up to 40 feet. It costs $39.99 with batteries. contact details provided.
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Estrogen Low Doses Improve Bone Health in Study
A December study in Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism shows quarter milligram daily estrogen slows bone turnover as effectively as one milligram. Researchers suggest reduced bone loss may lower osteoporosis risk, with long term studies needed to confirm fracture protection and density gains.
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Kirkwood College Opens SimMan Medical Training Aid
Pat Bunch demonstrates a SimMan medical mannequin at Kirkwood Community College. The $28,000 device helps beginners learn pulse checks and blood draws while advanced students practice more complex procedures. blood in the demonstration is water and dye with an anti-coagulant.
Medical mannequin boosts Kirkwood student training
SimMan, a $28,000 computer operated medical mannequin from Medical Plastics Laboratory, arrived at Kirkwood Community College in January to provide lifelike patient simulations for health science students. It can display breaths, pulses, sounds, and abnormal conditions, and can be transformed into SimWoman for catheterization practice.
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Bunch
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Road fitness guide for traveling workers
Plan workouts in travel, pick hotels with decent facilities, and create in room routines using a chair, towel, bed. Use jump ropes and bands, commit to 10 15 minutes daily, walk or stair climb, and consider a trainer or Road Workout book. Buy used gear carefully, test before buying, seek quality with warranties.
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