Arina Bingeliene Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine, Neuropsychology
Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto; Neuropsychiatry Program, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Canada
Arina Bingeliene completed studies in Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto; Neuropsychiatry Program, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, Canada, Arina Bingeliene research interests as a Research Scholar reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals. He reviewed many scientific papers in various Journals.
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Author(s): Colin M Shapiro, Arina Bingeliene, Rosalia Yoon and Azmeh Shahid
Introduction: Sleep deprivation is a major cause of motor vehicle accidents, and can impair the human brain as much as alcohol. It has been estimated that between 16% and 60% of all motor vehicle accidents are caused by sleep related problems. Adolescents and young adults frequently complain of sleep disorder symptoms and suffer from chronic sleep deprivation. There is an absence of evidence in existing literature regarding the impact of sleep disturbances on the driving function in young, novice drivers compared to that in young adults.
Materials and Methods: This study is a prospective cohort study of two subject groups: young adults with driving experience of less than 36 months, and young adults with driving experience of greater than 36 mon... view moreĀ»