News tagged with reporting system

Protest targets US cyber intelligence legislation

Civil liberties groups on Monday launched protests targeting proposed US cyber intelligence law that they fear would let police freely dip into people's private online information.

Technology / Internet

created Apr 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Accidental wireless: Wireless-based sensor system could SAVE lives

Following a rollover automobile accident, driver and passengers are usually unable to call for help. So, unless the accident occurs on a busy road, rescue is unlikely to arrive in time to save them. Writing in the International Jo ...

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Feb 09, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Underage drinking laws reduce fatal accidents, saving 732 lives per year

State laws that prohibit people under the age of 21 from purchasing or possessing alcohol, and from driving with any alcohol in their system save 732 lives a year in the United States, according to a study released today ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 07, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Preventing physician medication mix-ups by reporting them

The most frequent contributors to medication errors and adverse drug events in busy primary care practice offices are communication problems and lack of knowledge, according to a study of a prototype web-based medication ...

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Dec 03, 2010 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0