Jonathan Howland

..We investigated falls at a metropolitan airport to determine fall incidence, identify potential causes of these falls, and suggest opportunities for mitigation...

..g. driving while intoxicated). The aim of this study was to assess the acute effects of caffeinated versus non-caffeinated alcoholic beverages on a simulated driving task and attention/reaction time...

..To assess the effects of binge drinking on students' next-day academic test-taking performance...

..Since propensity for hangover may affect drinking patterns, further research on the consequences and predictors of hangover insensitivity is warranted...

..We conclude that the transdermal scopolamine patch does not impair simulated ship handling...

..To determine the incidence and covariates of hangover following a night of moderate alcohol consumption at a targeted breath alcohol level...

..To examine the relationship between alcohol use and the cause, type and severity of hospitalized injuries...

..Although low-dose and residual drinking effects may pose low relative risk for occupational error, the aggregate contribution of these exposures to workplace problems may be substantial, given the number of people exposed...

..Plans are already underway for a second international conference in Europe to follow-up these recommendations and develop strategies for implementation...

..These findings are consistent with current federal regulations that limit low-dose alcohol exposure for the operators of commercial transport vehicles. Further research is required to determine effects at lower BACs...

..These findings suggest different strategies for the primary and secondary prevention of fear of falling...

..04 g% blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) on the job. This study investigated the effects of alcohol (between 0.04 and 0.05 g% BAC) on the simulated operation of a commercial ship's power plant...

..Hangover insensitivity could result from physiological factors underlying low sensitivity to alcohol or risk for alcoholism...

..Allergy-like symptoms and associated medication use are common among college-aged students. The authors call for further research to determine whether these OTC and prescription medications affect academic performance...

..Onset of drinking at an early age has been found to be associated with alcohol dependence, but whether early-onset drinking increases risk for unintentional injury while drinking is unknown...

..This study was designed to determine boaters' knowledge about the epidemiology of boating fatalities and how boaters perceive the risks of drinking and boating...

..Furthermore, it is not known whether the residual effects of alcohol on next-day performance are due to its effects on sleep...

..The present investigation combined data across three studies of residual alcohol effects to establish the properties of a new Acute Hangover Scale (AHS) based on symptoms supported in previous lab studies...

..The results of this study will provide information on the risks of hangovers for injury and may inform public policy on alcohol use in conjunction with commercial ship operation. ..

..The results of this study will provide information on the risks of hangovers for injury and may inform public policy on alcohol use in conjunction with commercial ship operation. ..

..Our occupational model will be merchant ship navigation by maritime academy cadets. Performance will be measured using computer-based interactive ship training simulators. ..

..Outcome Measures: Acute and residual driving impairment will be assessed using a driving simulator and an objective measure of sustained attention/reaction time, the Psychomotor Vioilance Test (PVT)...