News tagged with sense of balance

Study to test whether hearing aids can help prevent falls

UT Dallas researchers are recruiting patients for a new study aimed at determining a connection between hearing deficits and the likelihood of falls.

Health Feb 06, 2013 | not rated yet | 1

Broken heart, broken bones: Falls among elderly tied to depression

(Medical Xpress) -- A new NeuRA study has found that people suffering from depression are more likely to fall, pointing to a complex relationship between mental illness, a sense of balance, and falling in ...

Health Jun 15, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Study finds no link between elderly patient activity and hospital falls

In 2008, as part of a larger initiative aimed at reducing preventable hospital errors and lowering costs, Medicare stopped reimbursing for the treatment of injuries related to in-hospital falls.

Health Oct 28, 2011 | not rated yet | 0