Pediatrics
Preventing pediatric falls
May is National Trauma Awareness Month. It's a time to spread awareness about injury prevention and trauma.
May 15, 2024
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News tagged with falling
Pediatrics
Mothers often engage in nonrecommended practices for infant sleep
Mothers often engage in nonrecommended practices to improve their infant's sleep, according to a study published in Pediatrics.
Mar 26, 2024
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HIV & AIDS
Heavy alcohol, drug use linked to increased risk of falls among people with HIV
The consequences of a fall can be devastating, particularly among people who are at higher risk of a fracture such as people with HIV. Alcohol consumption and drug use are important risk factors for falls or fractures, but ...
Feb 21, 2024
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
How to provide effective fall prevention in aged care
New research from Flinders University has revealed that devastating falls in residential aged care homes could be prevented by using gold standard approaches of regular exercise and a personalized fall prevention plan.
Feb 7, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Fear of falling increases risk of injurious falls, according to study
A study by five NVS researchers published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, shows that fear of falling can increase the risk of injurious falls in older adults, especially for those with no apparent ...
Sep 6, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Study reveals vital role of supportive managers to minimize physical restraint use in care homes
A new review finds that the use of physical restraints on care home residents can be reduced without increasing the risk of falls, when frontline care staff are empowered by supportive managers.
Jul 27, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Communal exercise intervention shown to help prevent falls and fall-related injuries among older women
Providing better opportunities for exercise and group training reduced recurrent falls and fall injuries among older women, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. The findings were published in Age and ...
May 22, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Evidence of 'pandemic brain' in college students
Decision-making capabilities of college students—including some graduating this spring—were likely negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, new research suggests.
May 17, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Sensor system could decrease fall risk for older adults
Knowing how to avoid falls could help adults 65 and older fend off costly health care bills and live in their homes longer.
Apr 13, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Injury-proof homes: Creating safe spaces for older adults
There's nothing like the comfort and security of home. For many, a home is a place filled with fond memories of happy times.
Mar 24, 2023
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