The Role of Fall Biomechanics in the Cause and Prevention of Bone Fractures in Older Adults
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DOI: 10.1007/s11914-021-00685-9
Abstract: Adults over age 65 experience the highest rates of bone fracture, and 90% of fractures in older adults are caused by falls from standing height or lower. Advances in fracture prevention rely on our ability… read more here.
Keywords: biomechanics; bone; fractures older; prevention ... See more keywords
Effects of Statins on Relative Risk of Fractures for Older Adults: An Updated Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2019.06.027
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Basic and translational studies have found statin treatment may have beneficial effects on bone metabolism; however, whether statins reduce the risk of fractures in older adults is still in debate. Therefore, we aimed to… read more here.
Keywords: risk; risk fractures; analysis; fractures older ... See more keywords
Cardiovascular biomarkers predict fragility fractures in older adults
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DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2018-313741
Abstract: Objective To assess the role of four biomarkers of neuroendocrine activation and endothelial dysfunction in the longitudinal prediction of fragility fractures. Methods We analysed a population-based prospective cohort of 5415 community-dwelling individuals (mean age, 68.9±6.2… read more here.
Keywords: predict fragility; fracture; fractures older; older adults ... See more keywords
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TBS SCORE, BONE DENSITY AND FRACTURES IN OLDER MEN: INTEGRATIVE REVIEW
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DOI: 10.1590/1413-785220223004e253507
Abstract: ABSTRACT Population ageing is an inexorable truth. This is the reason for an increase in the number of studies analyzing common pathologies, such as osteoporosis, in older people. Osteoporosis is a disease resulting from bone… read more here.
Keywords: density; risk fracture; bone; fractures older ... See more keywords
Potential of Health Insurance Claims Data to Predict Fractures in Older Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study
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DOI: 10.2147/clep.s379002
Abstract: Purpose In older adults, fractures are associated with mortality, disability, loss of independence and high costs. Knowledge on their predictors can help to identify persons at high risk who may benefit from measures to prevent… read more here.
Keywords: data predict; older adults; fractures older; claims data ... See more keywords
Influence of Malnutrition on Outcome after Hip Fractures in Older Patients
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DOI: 10.3390/jpm13010109
Abstract: Background: Malnutrition might lead to a worse outcome in hip fractures of older patients. The purpose of this study is to analyze different indicators of malnutrition that lead to worse outcomes. Methods: 252 patients of… read more here.
Keywords: older patients; fractures older; malnutrition; outcome hip ... See more keywords