Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kunal Lalwani, Clayton Sewell, Gralyn Frazier, Wendel Abel
Summary: This study analyzed the prevalence of alcohol use patterns, sociodemographic factors, and risk of alcohol dependence among vehicle drivers in Jamaica. The results showed that 75% of Jamaicans reported lifetime alcohol use, with approximately 65% of drivers currently drinking alcohol. Among current drinkers, 18% admitted to driving under the influence of alcohol in the past year. Factors such as religion, occupation, age, gender, and household headship were found to be associated with higher rates of driving under the influence.
Article
Ergonomics
Nicholas A. Wright, La-Troy Lee
Summary: In the United States, approximately 28 lives are lost daily in motor vehicle accidents involving alcohol-impaired drivers. Despite various traffic laws enacted by most states to tackle this issue, there is little consensus on their effectiveness in reducing alcohol-induced fatalities. This paper uses quasi-random variation in state-level laws to estimate the causal impact of alcohol-related traffic laws on the frequency of fatal accidents, highlighting potential biases in traditional estimation methods.
ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Robert Chen-Hao Chang, Chia-Yu Wang, Hsin-Han Li, Cheng-Di Chiu
Summary: This study proposed a two-stage neural network for recognizing drunk driving, with the first stage determining the subject's age range and the second stage identifying facial features of drunk driving. The system demonstrated high accuracy in recognizing drunk driving across different age groups, supporting its robustness and practical application.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Rong-Chang Jou, Yi-Hao Lu
Summary: The study found that drivers with a university degree or above are less likely to be repeat offenders of drunk driving. Alcohol consumption behaviors, family life cycle, and mode of transportation also significantly impact the recidivism rate of drunk driving.
MATHEMATICAL PROBLEMS IN ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Ergonomics
Femke Cathelyn, Pieter Van Dessel, Jan De Houwer
Summary: The studies provided initial evidence for the predictive utility of the P-DUI-IAT for drunk driving, demonstrating its potential value in identifying individuals at risk of drunk driving. Results showed that the PDUI-IAT discriminated well between participants who had engaged in drunk driving and those who had not, and it also had independent and incremental predictive validity for past and future drunk driving behavior.
JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Hamza Farooq, Ayesha Altaf, Faiza Iqbal, Juan Castanedo Galan, Daniel Gavilanes Aray, Imran Ashraf
Summary: Traffic accidents pose significant risks to human life, resulting in a high number of deaths and injuries. Drunk driving is a major contributor to the increasing number of fatal accidents. Current methods of assessing driver alcohol consumption are vulnerable to network risks and have security restrictions. This study aims to develop a platform that combines the Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain technology to address these concerns and enhance user data security.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fangrong Wang, Dongsheng Bai, Zhaoyang Liu, Zongwei Yao, Xiaohui Weng, Conghao Xu, Kaidi Fan, Zihan Zhao, Zhiyong Chang
Summary: With the rapid development of shared cars, a two-step drunk driving detection framework for shared cars that accurately judges whether the driver is drunk has been proposed in this paper. By optimizing the sensor array based on the random forest algorithm, the cost and volume of the electronic nose are reduced. Through time slicing of the original data, the optimal sampling time is found. Using the proposed framework, the accuracy of driver drunk driving detection in shared cars reaches 99.44% and 100% for the first and second steps, respectively, with a sampling time of 5 s. This paper presents a practical electronic nose system for the detection of drunk driving in shared cars.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Dusko Pesic, Dalibor Pesic, Aleksandar Trifunovic, Svetlana Cicevic
Summary: Driving under the influence of alcohol is a significant contributing factor to road traffic crashes, with young drivers posing a higher risk due to their lack of experience and unsafe behavior. This study aimed to examine the perception of a campaign about drunk driving and present the self-reported behavior and attitudes of young drivers in Serbia. The results showed that younger respondents were more likely to remember the road traffic safety campaign and perceive messages with fewer words.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Femke Cathelyn, Pieter Van Dessel, Jan De Houwer
Summary: This study examines the practical utility of a new generation of implicit measures for predicting drunk driving. The results show that the implicit measures can retrospectively predict drunk driving in driving school students, but the predictive effect is not clear in prospective prediction. The results from another study provide strong evidence for the utility of both implicit measures in prospectively predicting self-rated drunk driving.
Article
Ergonomics
Richard A. Dunn, Nathan W. Tefft, Eduardo Romano
Summary: The presence of child passengers can significantly increase the risk of fatal crashes caused by adult drivers. This study highlights the importance of raising awareness about the risks associated with driving children and emphasizes the potential of the LPDT approach in traffic safety research.
JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Juan Liu, Yang Luo, Liang Ge, Wen Zeng, Ziyang Rao, Xiaoting Xiao
Summary: This study develops an online intelligent drunk driving detection device based on sensor fusion, which enhances the accuracy of detection and enables online identification of drunk drivers and vehicle locking to prevent drunk driving.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shaohua Wang, Jianzhen Liu, Ning Chen, Jinjian Xiao, Panyi Wei
Summary: This research examines the spatial effects of various factors on drunk-driving crash density using data from blood-alcohol test reports in Tianjin, China. The study finds that considering spatial heterogeneity can improve the effectiveness of programs aimed at reducing drunk driving crashes.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yun-Shan Chan, Wei-Der Tsai
Summary: DUI is a major cause of traffic crashes in Taiwan, resulting in significant medical expenditures and human capital loss. Increasing penalties for DUI offenders can lead to more drivers refusing breath tests to avoid severe punishment, weakening the detection of behavioral impairment. Aggravating penalties for breath test refusal may decrease the refusal rate and reinforce the deterrent effect of DUI.
TRAFFIC INJURY PREVENTION
(2023)
Article
Criminology & Penology
Richard J. Stringer
Summary: This study used a representative U.S. population sample and Generalized Structural Equation Modeling (GSEM) to explore the deterrence of driving under the influence (DUI) and its moderation by the differential deterrability of problem and non-problem drinkers. The results suggest that personal and vicarious experiences with punishment play a significant role in predicting punishment certainty and self-reported DUI, with noticeable variations between problem drinkers and non-problem drinkers.
CRIME & DELINQUENCY
(2021)
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Yueran Li, Pooja Deshpande, Rebecca J. Hertzman, Amy M. Palubinsky, Andrew Gibson, Elizabeth J. Phillips
Summary: Adverse drug reactions, particularly delayed hypersensitivity reactions, are T-cell mediated and associated with human leukocyte antigen risk alleles. However, screening implementation is hindered by limited negative and positive predictive values. Other factors contributing to risk of severe T-cell-mediated DHRs include drug metabolism variation and T-cell receptor specificity. It is recognized that susceptibility to DHRs is not solely determined by genetics, but also influenced by therapeutic interventions and epigenetic modifications.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Aapo Virtanen, Jari Haukka, Sirpa Loukovaara, Mika Harju
Summary: In this longitudinal population-based study, a modest decrease in the risk of open-angle glaucoma was found for individuals with diabetes mellitus after adjusting for confounding factors.
ACTA OPHTHALMOLOGICA
(2023)
Letter
Allergy
Anni Koskinen, Riikka Lemmetyinen, Annika Luukkainen, Hannu Kankaanranta, Pinja Ilmarinen, Jussi Karjalainen, Juha Pekkanen, Heini Huhtala, Jari Haukka, Anna But, Sanna Toppila-Salmi
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Konsta Teppo, Jussi Jaakkola, Fausto Biancari, Olli Halminen, Miika Linna, Jari Haukka, Jukka Putaala, Pirjo Mustonen, Janne Kinnunen, Juha Hartikainen, K. E. Juhani Airaksinen, Mika Lehto
Summary: AF patients with higher income or educational level are more frequently initiated with oral anticoagulant therapy for stroke prevention, highlighting potential missed opportunities in stroke prevention among AF patients with low income.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Anna Haukka, Minna Kaila, Jari Haukka, Anna M. Heikkinen
Summary: This study investigated whether adults attend oral health examinations based on their individual recall intervals (IRI) and found that many adults do not undergo follow-up examinations on time or delay them. Having an emergency appointment and a longer IRI were associated with a higher likelihood of not participating in the examinations. The results highlight the need to increase awareness among adults about the benefits and availability of follow-up oral health examinations based on their IRI.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL DENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
V. Muroke, M. Jalanko, J. Haukka, J. Hartikainen, A. Tahvanainen, H. Ukkonen, K. Ylitalo, J. Pihkala, J. Sinisalo
Summary: This nationwide cohort evaluated the long-term outcome of transcatheter-closed ASDs. The study found that patients who underwent transcatheter closure of ASD are at higher risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation and migraine, as well as comorbidities such as ischemic heart disease, ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia, and AV conduction disorder. Major complications after the closure, including erosion and device embolization, are rare.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Konsta Teppo, K. E. Juhani Airaksinen, Olli Halminen, Miika Linna, Jussi Jaakkola, Jari Haukka, Jukka Putaala, Pirjo Mustonen, Ville L. Langen, Janne Kinnunen, Juha Hartikainen, Mika Lehto
Summary: Oral anticoagulants, especially direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), are associated with a significantly lower risk of admission to long-term care in patients with atrial fibrillation. Increasing the coverage of guideline-based oral anticoagulant therapy can help prevent the need for long-term care, extend time spent at home, and potentially reduce healthcare costs.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Valtteri Muroke, Mikko Jalanko, Jari Haukka, Tommi Patila, Juha Hartikainen, Anna Tahvanainen, Heikki Ukkonen, Kari Ylitalo, Vesa Anttila, Jaana Pihkala, Juha Sinisalo
Summary: This study aimed to determine whether simple atrial septal defect (ASD) is an independent risk factor for infective endocarditis (IE). The results showed that patients with ASD have a higher risk of developing IE compared to the control group, and the mortality rate associated with IE is also higher in ASD patients.
SCANDINAVIAN CARDIOVASCULAR JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Konsta Teppo, K. E. Juhani Airaksinen, Fausto Biancari, Jussi Jaakkola, Olli Halminen, Miika Linna, Jari Haukka, Jukka Putaala, Pirjo Mustonen, Janne Kinnunen, Alex Luojus, Juha Hartikainen, Aapo L. Aro, Mika Lehto
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of aortic stenosis (AS) on outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and estimate the effects of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) versus warfarin in these patients. The results showed that patients with AS had a higher incidence rate compared to those without AS, and AS was associated with an increased risk of bleeding and death, but not with intracranial bleeding or ischemic stroke. Among patients with AS, DOACs were found to be more effective in preventing ischemic stroke compared to warfarin.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
Sirpa Loukovaara, Ani Korhonen, Leo Niskanen, Jari Haukka
Summary: This study investigates the associations between systemic drugs and the incidence of DME, aiming to identify beneficial and/or deleterious associations.
ACTA OPHTHALMOLOGICA
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Konsta Teppo, Elis Kouki, Birgitta Salmela, Leo Niskanen, Jussi Jaakkola, Olli Halminen, Jari Haukka, Jukka Putaala, Miika Linna, Pirjo Mustonen, Juha Hartikainen, K. E. Juhani Airaksinen, Mika Lehto
Summary: The prevalence of diabetes among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) has increased from 2007 to 2018. However, during this period, there has been a decrease in rates of ischemic stroke (IS) and mortality among both patients with and without diabetes. Diabetes is found to be a significant risk factor for IS and mortality in this patient population.
DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Konsta Teppo, K. E. Juhani Airaksinen, Jussi Jaakkola, Olli Halminen, Birgitta Salmela, Ksenia Kalatsova, Elis Kouki, Jari Haukka, Jukka Putaala, Miika Linna, Aapo L. Aro, Pirjo Mustonen, Juha Hartikainen, Mika Lehto
Summary: This study investigated sex-specific temporal trends in the initiation of oral anticoagulant therapy among patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in Finland between 2007 and 2018. The study found that although female sex was initially associated with a lower initiation of OAC therapy, the gender disparities resolved over the course of the study period.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Timo Partonen, Elena Toffol, Antti Latvala, Oskari Heikinheimo, Jari Haukka
Summary: Limited evidence suggests that the use of hormonal contraception may be associated with insomnia. A nationwide study of women aged 15-49 found significant associations between hormonal contraception use and insomnia. Specific products, such as drospirenone and ethinylestradiol, were associated with decreased odds of insomnia, while levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine devices and vaginal rings with etonogestrel and ethinylestradiol were associated with increased odds of insomnia.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Tuukka Antero Helin, Pekka Raatikainen, Mika Lehto, Jari Haukka, Riitta Lassila
Summary: This study investigated the association between laboratory testing results and bleeding and stroke/transient ischaemic attack (TIA) outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation treated with warfarin. The study found that lower haemoglobin levels were associated with bleeding, while slightly lower INR levels were associated with stroke/TIA. Repeatedly low haemoglobin values indicated suboptimal management and increased complication risk in anticoagulated patients.
Article
Allergy
Alma Heleva, Aada Murtomaki, Heini Huhtala, Jean Bousquet, Annika Luukkainen, Jussi Karjalainen, Riikka Lemmetyinen, Jari Haukka, Paulus Torkki, Mikko Nuutinen, Sanna Toppila-Salmi
Summary: This study aimed to identify risk factors for NSAID-exacerbated respiratory disease (NERD) among adult asthma patients. The study found that allergic respiratory symptoms, female sex, osteoarthritis, difficult asthma, nasal polyps, second-hand smoke exposure at home, having 3 or more older siblings, and being overweight were significantly associated with NERD.
CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL ALLERGY
(2023)
Review
Surgery
Tino Singh, Lauri Lavikainen, Alex L. E. Halme, Riikka Aaltonen, Arnav Agarwal, Marco H. Blanker, Kostiantyn Bolsunovskyi, Rufus Cartwright, Herney Garcia-Perdomo, Rachel Gutschon, Yung Lee, Negar Pourjamal, Robin W. M. Vernooij, Philippe D. Violette, Jari Haukka, Gordon H. Guyatt, Kari A. O. Tikkinen
Summary: This study provides insights into the timing of venous thromboembolism (VTE) after surgery based on a systematic review and meta-analysis of 22 prospective studies. It reveals that nearly half of VTE events occur during the first week after surgery, while a substantial number occur in the following weeks. These findings are important for guiding the duration of postoperative thromboprophylaxis.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2023)
