A drug commonly prescribed to help patients sleep in hospitals has been associated with an increased risk of falls, according to a study published in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.
Nov 19, 2012
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(HealthDay)—One in four Americans 65 and older falls each year, with some ending up in hospitals or even dying. But new research suggests that it's possible to avoid some of these serious injuries.
Oct 10, 2018
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(HealthDay)—Many patients surviving ischemic stroke are not discharged with an oral anticoagulant (OAC), according to a study published online Dec. 30 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Jan 10, 2017
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When individuals visit the emergency department after falling, they may receive a diagnosis reflecting the injury sustained—such as fractures, contusions, etc.—without mention of how the injury came about. A new study ...
Jun 21, 2017
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Simply adjusting the dose of an older adult's psychiatric medication could reduce their risk of falling, a new University of Michigan study suggests.
May 1, 2017
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A new meta-analysis, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal, concludes that there is no evidence to suggest that vitamin D supplements prevent falls, and that ongoing trials to test this theory are unlikely ...
Apr 24, 2014
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Every year, more than one in three individuals aged 65 and older will experience a fall.
Jul 12, 2018
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