A new study suggests that applying a deep learning algorithm to routine abdominal CT scans could help identify fall risk ...

—Fall prevention is paramount to MS care because of the high frequency of falls and the multitude of underlying risk factors associated with falling among MS patients. By Gloria Arminio Berlinski, MS ...

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, ...

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 ...

Learn how long seniors often wait for help after a fall and why response time matters. This guide explains the risks, ...

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 ...

With falls causing millions of injuries in older adults each year, it is an increasingly important public health concern. Older adults living with dementia have twice the risk of falling and three ...

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 ...

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 ...