A review that examined fall risk assessment tools for hospitalized older adults was somewhat inconclusive. Because of data limitations in the studies assessed, it was not clear which tools work best.

In patients who undergo lower limb orthopedic surgery, the use of single-shot femoral nerve block is associated with an ...

Falls can lead to fractures, head injuries, and reduced confidence, but are often preventable and not an inevitable part of aging. Simple steps like exercise, health checkups, medication review, and ...

The symptoms of MS, such as trouble with mobility, problems with your senses, and even some medication side effects, raise your odds for a fall. They may happen while you move throughout your house, ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Nearly every older adult was prescribed a prescription drug that increased their risk of falling in 2017, according to new University at Buffalo research. The study found that the ...

Caution is needed in balancing the risk of falls and fractures with the need to lower blood pressure for elderly patients living in long-term care facilities, data from the Veterans Health ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . For healthy older patients, an aspirin a day does not reduce fracture risk and might increase the risk for ...

Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2010;67(15):1274-1280. In contrast to our findings, a diagnosis of drug dependence or nondependent drug abuse was found to have a protective effect on falling. One possible ...

The majority of falls that lead to hospitalization occur in the home. Older adults can take various precautions to reduce their risk of such an event. Falls are a serious health concern for adults ...