The scenario is common. An elderly person seems to be in good health until one day they suffer a fall, and from then on their ...

Discover how a balance test can predict fall risk in older adults and potentially save lives with simple 23-second ...

Proposed legislation making two "critical changes" to the Medicare program could save millions of dollars annually by preventing hospitalizations for older adults who fall, according to professional ...

The analysis of this incident, or any safety-related close call, injury or fatality, must dig beneath immediate surface ...

Background Alpine skiing and snowboarding have a substantial risk of injuries, but precise risk factor estimates are limited. Objective To determine the risk factors among skiers and snowboarders.

In 2023, construction fatalities hit the highest number since 2011. This statistic demonstrates the need for a new approach ...

Groundbreaking study reveals how falls may signal or worsen dementia in seniors, offering crucial insights for families navigating aging loved ones' care.

Risk factor assessment ... of climbing injury was 4.44 injuries/1000 climbing hours (95% CI; 3.74, 5.23). Sprains and strains were the predominant injury type, and the primary mechanism of injury was ...

Objectives Prevention of falls and fall-related ... Two reviewed independently conducted risk of bias (RoB) assessments using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool.19 A previously published modification to ...

Now, Cleveland Clinic researchers have developed a breakthrough device that could help predict who's most at risk for dangerous ... fatalities and serious injuries than falls on level ground.