S+H Staff

Toronto – Children may be more likely to incur injuries from inflatable “bounce houses” than mechanical amusement rides, suggests a new study from Ryerson University.

Joensuu, Finland – Sustaining a moderate amount of weight loss could help prevent the progression of obstructive sleep apnea – or even eliminate it, indicates a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

Washington – Manufacturers must use a new official government label on mailings notifying consumers of vehicle and equipment recalls, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced.

Washington – Overall transportation-related fatalities increased 3 percent in 2012 from the previous year, according to preliminary figures released Feb. 14 by the National Transportation Safety Board.

Washington – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed establishing a national database of commercial truck and bus drivers’ drug and alcohol testing results.

Washington – Following a Federal Aviation Administration announcement that obese pilots may have to be screened for obstructive sleep apnea, the House passed a bill Feb. 11 that would require such a policy to go through a formal rulemaking process.

Morgantown, WV – NIOSH is seeking comment on the draft strategic plan for its Center for Motor Vehicle Safety.

Los Angeles – Pesticide exposure may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, and individual risk varies based on a person’s genetic makeup, according to a new study from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Washington – Although blast trauma among soldiers can be proven to cause serious eye injuries and may be linked to post-traumatic stress disorder, insufficient evidence exists showing a relationship to tinnitus, vertigo and cardiovascular issues, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine.

Washington – The Federal Railroad Administration’s Railroad Safety Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet March 6 in Washington.