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USPSTF: Exercise Interventions Recommended to Prevent Falls in Seniors
TUESDAY, Dec. 5, 2023 – The U.S Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends exercise interventions and suggests individualizing recommendations for multifactorial interventions to prevent...
Falls Decision Rule IDs Which Seniors With a Fall Require Head CT
MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2023 – A Falls Decision Rule can determine which elderly patients presenting with a fall require computed tomography (CT) of the head, according to a study published online Dec. 4 in...
Too Few Seniors Get Follow-up Care After a Serious Fall
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2023 – Four of every 10 American seniors who suffer a fall and end up in the ER with head trauma get no follow-up care once they go home, a new study finds. “Only 59 percent of o...
Mobility in Older Adults Tied to Higher Income, More Working Years
TUESDAY, Oct. 31, 2023 – Better mobility in older adults is associated with higher income and longer working years, according to a study published online Oct. 25 in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related ...
Baby Activity Centers Sold at Walmart Recalled Due to Injury Risk
FRIDAY, Oct. 27, 2023 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Dorel Juvenile Group have announced a recall of an infant/toddler activity center due to injuries. The Cosco Jump, Spin & Play...
Higher Consumption of Coffee, Tea Linked to Lower Physical Frailty
THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 – Higher consumption of coffee and tea at midlife is associated with a reduced likelihood of physical frailty in late life, according to a study recently published in the...
America's Pediatricians Offer Tips for a Safe Halloween
SUNDAY, Oct. 22, 2023 – As pint-size witches, ghosts and superheroes roam the streets on Halloween, it’s important for adults to keep their eyes on safety. “It’s always best for an adult to accom...
Pediatric Case Fatality Rates Increased From 2011 to 2021
THURSDAY, Oct. 5, 2023 – Pediatric case fatality rates have increased over the past decade, driven by a reduction in nonfatal injuries and increasing fatal injuries, according to a research brief...
Take These Steps to 'Fall-Proof' Your Home
SATURDAY, Sept. 30, 2023 – The risk of falls increases in older age, and along with it, the risk for serious physical or psychological damage, but there are steps people can take to help prevent...
Another School Sports Season: How to Lower Your Child's Odds for Injury
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 – Playing sports can offer a lot of benefits for kids, but it’s also important to help protect them from injuries. Parents and coaches can make a big difference in helping k...
Physical Therapy Linked to Drop in Falls for Patients With Dizziness
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 – For patients presenting with dizziness, receipt of physical therapy (PT) within three months is associated with a reduced risk for subsequent falls, according to a study...
Dementia Risk Rises as Activity Rates Fall
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 – Bolstering the notion that a strong body equals a strong mind, new research indicates that the more inactive seniors are, the higher their risk for dementia. The finding...
More Than One in Four Older Adults Report Falling in the Previous Year
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 – More than one-quarter of older U.S. adults report falling during the previous year, according to research published in the Sept. 1 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease...
7.6 Percent of Global Population Had Osteoarthritis in 2020
TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2023 – The global burden of osteoarthritis has increased since 1990 and is projected to continue increasing, according to a study published online Aug. 21 in The Lancet...
Feds Warn Parents: Do Not Use La-La-Me Infant Loungers Due to Suffocation Risk
FRIDAY, Aug. 11, 2023 – Parents and caregivers are being advised to immediately stop using La-La-Me Infant Loungers because they pose a risk to babies of suffocation and falling. The U.S. Consumer...
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