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Paramedic avoids being struck off after believing injured biker was dead
By Visordown News on 12/03/2010 09:41:03
Investigation hears how medic failed to administer life-saving treatment
, another paramedic discovered the motorcyclist was still breathing. He was finally given the appropriate medical treatment before being rushed to hospital where he died two hours later, on December 22, 2008.The hearing was told the delay in treatment could
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Quad-bike rider struck by lightning
By visordown news on 28/01/2008 14:23:35
Rider lucky to be alive, say medics
A QUAD-BIKE rider going for a spin in the Aussie bush was left fighting for his life after being struck by lightning at the weekend.The rider, so far unnamed by the emergency services, is currenly being treated at the Toowoomba Base Hospital after the incident west of Brisbane.An...
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WSB: Neukirchner hospitalised after Imola crash
By Visordown News on 16/07/2009 17:06:07
Fractured vertebrae suspected following initial medical checks
WSB Alstare Brux Suzuki man Max Neukirchner has been hospitalised following a high-speed crash at the Tamburello Curve in this morning's first test session at Imola.The German is has a suspected cracked vertebrae and has been taken to hospital to undergo further tests.The WSB fro...
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R1 styling + Ferrari V8 x Lazareth
By Ben Cope on 04/11/2011 15:21:53
Mr Lazareth's not been taking his medication, again...
This mad concept isn't new, but it's recently come up for sale for around £170,000.It was created by French special builders Lazareth and is called the Wazuma V8F. The firm already created the Wazuma R1, using a cross-plane R1 engine but with the V8F they slotted a 3-litre Ferrar...
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Rossi confirms German MotoGP
By Visordown News on 14/07/2010 15:58:50
Motorcycling maestro WILL race this weekend if medical team allow him
VALENTINO ROSSI has confirmed he WILL race at the Sachsenring in this coming weekend's MotoGP if medical officials allow it. The Italian is still recovering from a compound fracture of his right lower leg, following a high-speed crash at Mugello
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One-legged biker loses licence
By Visordown News on 28/02/2009 10:05:38
Fifty-year-old gets licence revoked (again) for medical reasons
A MOTORCYCLIST fitted with an artificial leg has had his bike licence revoked, a court has heard.Christopher Hugh Evans, 50, told magistrates he had continued riding – unaware his driving licence had already been revoked for medical reasons. Mr
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Rossi fit for Japan MotoGP following MotoX crash
By Visordown News on 16/04/2010 15:33:17
World champ ruled fit to race following medical check up
REIGNING MOTOGP World Champion Valentino Rossi escaped with minor injuries after a fall in a motocross training exercise on Thursday near Pesaro.Rossi underwent a series of X-Rays following the accident, but the scans confirmed the 31 year-old Italian had sustained some bruising....
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De Puniet returning to action at Brno
By Robin Goodwin on 10/08/2010 10:17:54
Thursday medical checks to decide the fate of Randy's return to the grid
the medical checks on the Thursday before the race, Roger Lee Hayden will be on hand at the Czech circuit to continue his substitute role in the LCR Honda team.With only 26 days away from the De Puniet factor has been missed from the MotoGP grid.
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Biker survives heart stopping 28 times
By Visordown News on 24/08/2010 12:16:54
Steve Nixon thanks medics following near-fatal road smash
A MOTORCYCLIST has thanked medical staff for saving his life after his heart stopped 28 times following a road crash.Steven Nixon, from Allestree in Derbyshire, suffered a massive heart attack when he was involved in a collision with a car on 23
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Red Bull gives you - a stroke?
By Visordown News on 15/08/2008 12:03:58
Australian medical report makes worrying reading for fans of popular energy drink
SPONSORS OF this year's US MotoGP round at Laguna Seca, Red Bull, are in the spotlight after a recent medical study in Australia stated that drinking just one can of Red Bull energy drink may be enough to dramatically increase the risk of developing
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