Visual acuity in non-professional drivers – would a periodic check-up examination be justified?

Are professional drivers less sleepy than non-professional drivers?

Objective It is generally believed that professional drivers can manage quite severe fatigue before routine driving performance is affected. In addition, there are results indicating that professional drivers can adapt to prolonged night shifts and may be able to learn to drive without decreased performance under high levels of sleepiness. However, very little research has been conducted to com...

Scrotal neoplasia: would truck drivers be at greater risk?

OBJECTIVE To analyze how scrotal neoplasias have been managed during the past decade and to question possible factors or professions associated to its presence. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively evaluated every case reported from 1995 to 2005 at our hospital. We described the clinical scenario, complementary exams, treatments and outcomes. We also tried to verify if there was any risk,...

Would our treatment decisions be better justified in the absence of observational data?

Absence of Observational Data? In the May 2011 issue of the American Journal of Neuroradiology, Raymond et al scrutinized at length the methodologic weaknesses of 2 recent articles about the natural history and risk of hemorrhage in brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), one from our department and the other from Toronto Western Hospital. While part of their criticism is undeniable—such as i...

Natural deaths while driving: would screening for risk be ethically justified?

OBJECTIVES To determine the epidemiology and the underlying pathological conditions of natural deaths among motor vehicle drivers. Sudden death while driving may cause damage to properties, other vehicles or road users. Although the Medical Commission on Accident Prevention recommended restrictions to drivers at risk of sudden death due to their medical conditions, these restrictions are useles...

History and examination findings related to visual acuity among adults.