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About one in three older adults fall each year, which often leads to broken bones, hip fractures, and other injuries that can contribute to a marked decline in their quality of life and leads to over $50 billion in medical ...
Jan 28, 2026
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Older adults who experience delirium after hip fracture surgery face a significantly faster decline in memory and thinking skills than those who don't, according to a new study. The findings provide strong evidence that delirium—a ...
Jan 28, 2026
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Older adults who live in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods spend significantly fewer days at home in the year after a fall-related hip fracture than those living in more affluent areas, according to a large U.S. study ...
Dec 23, 2025
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Scientists at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) have made a great leap forward in predicting the risk of hip fracture among women due to osteoporosis. They have discovered that it is not necessary to examine all parts of the ...
Dec 18, 2025
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As we enter our 50s, it's time to reassess our intake of calcium, which helps mitigate bone loss, and vitamin D, which helps us absorb calcium.
Dec 11, 2025
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A new international study published in Osteoporosis International and led by Monash's Center for Medicine Use and Safety (CMUS) has investigated the risks of a second hip fracture, subsequent fractures, and death in people ...
Dec 8, 2025
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A new research letter published in JAMA Health Forum highlights major gaps in how opioid use is tracked among older adults receiving post-acute care under Medicare. Researchers found that Medicare Part D claims significantly ...
Nov 19, 2025
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When anesthesiologists lead the preoperative process, patients undergoing surgery for hip fractures—one of the leading causes of hospitalization in older adults—get to the operating room (OR) faster and have fewer complications, ...
Oct 13, 2025
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A comprehensive study led by researchers from the A*STAR Institute for Human Development and Potential (A*STAR IHDP) has found that more than 1 in 4 healthy-weight Chinese women in their 20s and 30s already have low muscle ...
Sep 5, 2025
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When a person starts to lose their balance on a slippery surface, the natural reaction is to raise the arms to restore balance. Adults aged 65 and older may move their arms more slowly when slipping, which could increase ...
Jul 2, 2025
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