Accidents & Violence, Author Interviews, JAMA, Surgical Research / 10.06.2021
Rideshares Decrease Alcohol-Associated MVAs and Drunk Driving Convictions
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
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Dr. Conner[/caption]
Christopher Conner, MD, PhD
Neurosurgery resident
McGovern Medical School
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: There has been a growing understanding in medicine that the incidence of motor vehicle trauma is changing. We have watched as Friday and Saturday night emergencies have declined without a good explanation. Several other studies have investigated this, but the results were not conclusive.
We think that is due to a lack of data from the rideshare companies and hospitals directly
Dr. Conner[/caption]
Christopher Conner, MD, PhD
Neurosurgery resident
McGovern Medical School
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: There has been a growing understanding in medicine that the incidence of motor vehicle trauma is changing. We have watched as Friday and Saturday night emergencies have declined without a good explanation. Several other studies have investigated this, but the results were not conclusive.
We think that is due to a lack of data from the rideshare companies and hospitals directly