Comment on: “Sarcopenia and its association with falls and fractures in older adults: A systematic review and meta‐analysis” by Yeung et al.
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DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.12467
Abstract: With great interest, we read the recent meta-analysis written by Yeung and colleagues, which assessed sarcopenia and the association with fractures and falls. The author concluded that sarcopenia individual had a significant risk of falls… read more here.
Keywords: sarcopenia; older people; falls fractures; analysis ... See more keywords
The risk of delirium and falls or fractures with the use of overactive bladder anticholinergic medications.
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DOI: 10.1002/nau.24827
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To determine if OAB anticholinergics have an increased risk of delirium or falls/fractures relative to OAB beta-3 agonist medications. METHODS This was a retrospective, cohort study using linked administrative data from the universal healthcare… read more here.
Keywords: risk; delirium; falls fractures; increased risk ... See more keywords
Falls and Fractures in Diabetes—More than Bone Fragility
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DOI: 10.1007/s11914-019-00513-1
Abstract: Purpose of ReviewBased on a systematic literature search, we performed a comprehensive review of risk factors for falls and fractures in patients with diabetes.Recent FindingsPatients with diabetes have an increased risk of fractures partly explained… read more here.
Keywords: risk; falls fractures; fractures diabetes; bone fragility ... See more keywords
Sarcopenia Definitions and Outcomes Consortium (SDOC) Criteria Are Strongly Associated With Malnutrition, Depression, Falls, and Fractures in High-Risk Older Persons.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2020.06.050
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Sarcopenia Definitions and Outcomes Consortium (SDOC) provides cut-points based on muscle weakness (low grip strength) and slowness (poor gait speed) for low-risk populations; however, it is unknown if these criteria apply to high-risk populations.… read more here.
Keywords: older persons; sdoc criteria; risk; falls fractures ... See more keywords
Predictors of falls and fractures leading to hospitalization in people with schizophrenia spectrum disorder: A large representative cohort study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2018.05.010
Abstract: AIM To investigate predictors of falls/fractures leading to hospitalisation in people with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. METHODS A historical cohort of people with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders (ICD F20-29) from 01/2006-12/2012 was assembled using data from the South London… read more here.
Keywords: schizophrenia spectrum; falls fractures; fracture; fractures leading ... See more keywords
The association of peripheral neuropathy detected by monofilament testing with risk of falls and fractures in older adults.
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18338
Abstract: In persons with diabetes, annual screening for peripheral neuropathy (PN) using monofilament testing is the standard of care. However, PN detected by monofilament testing is common in older adults, even in the absence of diabetes.… read more here.
Keywords: detected monofilament; risk falls; older adults; peripheral neuropathy ... See more keywords
OP0319 OSTEOSARCOPENIA INCREASES THE RISK OF FALLS IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: RESULTS OF A FOUR-YEAR LONGITUDINAL STUDY
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2021-eular.942
Abstract: Osteosarcopenia is defined as osteoporosis combined with sarcopenia. Both osteoporosis and sarcopenia are risk factors for falls and fractures in healthy individuals1. The relationships of falls and fractures to osteosarcopenia in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients… read more here.
Keywords: group; falls fractures; study; osteoporosis ... See more keywords
Malnutrition in Older Adults—Effect on Falls and Fractures: A Narrative Review
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DOI: 10.3390/nu14153123
Abstract: Malnutrition in older adults impacts health status, increased mortality, and morbidity. Malnutrition may increase the development of geriatric syndromes and contribute to a higher prevalence of falls and osteoporotic fractures that lead to loss of… read more here.
Keywords: older adults; adults effect; malnutrition; falls fractures ... See more keywords
Falls, Fractures, and Mortality: The Role of Calcium and Vitamin D Replacement in Rural India
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DOI: 10.4103/2230-8210.332238
Abstract: Osteoporosis continues to be under‐recognized and under‐treated in most parts of India. At present, approximately 10% of the Indian population (>100 million) is aged above 50 years[1] and with increasing longevity, osteoporosis is expected to… read more here.
Keywords: falls fractures; calcium; role calcium; fractures mortality ... See more keywords