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What are some risky behaviors that drivers should avoid?
Most people in New Mexico think of themselves as safe drivers, but many people take unnecessary risks on the highway, often without realizing that they're doing anything wrong. While being distracted for a few seconds might not seem important, it only takes a few...
Misdiagnosis rate of Lewy body dementia patients can be high
Perhaps someone close to you in Santa Fe or Albuquerque was misdiagnosed as having Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease or a psychiatric disorder when in fact he or she had Lewy body dementia. There are more patients with LBD than there are patients with cerebral...
Study examines reasons for malpractice against eye doctors
Although an eye condition known as retinal detachment is fairly common, a study has shown that it may be frequently misdiagnosed even among New Mexico patients who have risk factors for the condition. The Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company's research examined more...
New Mexico law enforcement operation leads to 22 arrests
A law enforcement crackdown in New Mexico on Aug. 29 resulted in 22 arrests, according to the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office. Most of the individuals taken into custody had outstanding warrants and face felony charges. Deputies from the BCSO’s Gang Recognition and...
What are an individual’s rights during a police raid?
Residents of New Mexico and beyond should be aware that they have certain rights if the police raid their homes. One of the most important things to know is that the police need a search warrant to raid someone's home — but only in certain cases. If a person hasn't...
How truck drivers can deal with drowsiness
Because of the long, stressful hours that truck drivers in New Mexico have to work, they often experience fatigue as a total physical and mental exhaustion. Truckers are not entirely helpless, though. The following are a few tips that big rig drivers can take to heart...
What expectant mothers should know about shoulder dystocia
In hospitals in New Mexico and across the U.S., it's not rare for injuries to arise during the delivery of a baby. One injury that arises in 0.2% to 0.3% of pregnancies is shoulder dystocia where one or both of a baby's shoulders become stuck in the mother's pelvis....
Drunk driving laws and penalties in New Mexico
Drivers in New Mexico are considered intoxicated when they operate passenger vehicles with blood alcohol concentrations of .08% or higher or commercial vehicles with BACs of .04% or higher. For motorists who are not permitted to consume alcohol because they are under...
Artificial intelligence can make driving safer
Many New Mexico residents who have been involved in car accidents are eagerly anticipating the development of more crash-avoidance technology. Designers have produced several artificial intelligence features aimed to prevent car accidents, and there is evidence that...
New Mexico judge orders suspect held without bail
A New Mexico judge ordered a man accused of sexual assault to remain in custody while he awaits trial. The ruling was handed down following a July 2 motion hearing in Chaves County. During the hearing, prosecutors convinced the judge that the man posed a threat to the...
