Tag: Falls
USPSTF Recommends Against Vitamin D Supplementation for Fracture, Fall Prevention
Vitamin D supplementation, with or without calcium, offers no benefit for preventing falls or fractures in community-dwelling seniors
Fatal Falls After Age 45 Years Cost More Than Fatal Firearm Injuries
Combined cost, including medical costs and value of statistical life, higher for fatal falls among those aged 45 to 85-plus years
Falls Requiring Medical Attention Tied to Later Dementia Diagnosis
Authors say findings warrant cognitive screening after a fall resulting in an emergency department or inpatient encounter
Serious Fall Injuries Common at the United States-Mexico Border
Dispersed geographical discharge may cause follow-up difficulties, authors say
USPSTF Recommends Exercise Interventions for Seniors at Risk for Falls
Exercise interventions recommended for reducing risk for falls, while multifactorial interventions offer small net benefit
Antihypertensive Meds Initiation Linked to Fractures in Nursing Home Seniors
Antihypertensive medication initiation also linked to higher risk for severe falls requiring hospitalization, ED visits
Prescription Opioids Linked to Increased Risk for Serious Fall Events
Findings seen among adults of all ages, especially those aged 85 years or older; risk highest in first 28 days after initiation
Leisure-Time Physical Activity Linked to Lower Odds of Falls
Odds of noninjurious and injurious falls reduced for women with activity at or above the WHO recommended level
In OAB, Nocturnal Urinary Frequency Tied to Bruises, Fractures From Falls
Increasing nocturnal urination frequency is common risk factor for falls with bruises and fractures in older adults with OAB
Only Six in 10 Seniors Follow Up After ED Visit for Fall-Related Head Injury
Authors say greater adoption of fall assessments and prevention strategies needed
