Smart Socks may cut hospital fall rates in at-risk patients
Aug 26, 2022
Patients wearing Smart Socks had a lower fall rate compared with the historical fall rate.
One in eight older adults reports using cannabis in past year
Dec 28, 2023
Use was more likely among unmarried or unpartnered adults and those consuming alcohol.
Only six in 10 seniors follow up after ED visit for fall-related head injury
Dec 22, 2023
The authors say that greater adoption of fall assessments and prevention strategies are needed.
Physical therapy linked to drop in falls for patients with dizziness
Sep 15, 2023
The receipt of physical therapy within three months of presentation was linked to a reduced risk for subsequent falls.
Study looks at links between anxiety disorders, benzodiazepines, dementia
Aug 14, 2023
Benzodiazepines and anxiety disorders were linked to dementia risk, but no additional risk was seen for benzodiazepines in patients with anxiety disorders.
Older men have higher rates of skull fractures than women
Mar 21, 2023
The findings were seen for emergency department visits for blunt head trauma, mostly due to falls.
New model predicts two-year risk for fall injuries in nursing home residents
Mar 14, 2023
The clinical tool includes five characteristics, including activities of daily living and history of nonhip fracture.
Home hazard removal program cuts rate of falls among elderly
Sep 03, 2021
Although the program did not reduce the hazard of falls, the authors say it nonetheless may be an important, cost-effective intervention.