June 12 – Distracted driving, MERS virus source, abused women

By News Staff

Posted Jun 12, 2013 9:51 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Hands-free activities, including speech-to-text, can be just as distracting and dangerous as other hands-on activities behind the wheel, a study finds
A Canadian SARS expert says international collaboration will be necessary to determine the source of the MERS virus
A new study suggests orthopedic surgeons can play a key role in identifying abused women and offering them help

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