Four out of five people living with osteoarthritis (OA) also suffer with at least one other long-term health condition. The complex interaction between OA and multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs) can result in difficulties with self-care, restricted mob
New fibrate use and acute renal outcomes in elderly adults: a population-based study. Ann Intern Med. 2012;156:560–9. Article PubMed Google Scholar Choi HD, Shin WG. Safety and efficacy of statin treatment alone and in combination with fibrates in patients with dyslipidemia: a meta-...
NICE identified the essential elements of a falls assessment to be gait/balance; osteoporosis risk, medication review, home hazard and vision, based on the strength of the evidence base in 2004. NICE concluded that individualised multi-factorial interventions should include interventions on strength ...
NICE identified the essential elements of a falls assessment to be gait/balance; osteoporosis risk, medication review, home hazard and vision, based on the strength of the evidence base in 2004. NICE concluded that individualised multi-factorial interventions should include interventions on strength ...
high levels of inactivity are reported in patients with KOA which can contribute to worsened health [34,104]. Limited mobility has also been associated with an increased risk of falls [105]. Moreover, walking difficulties have been associated with a threefold increase in the willingness to underg...
Risks associated with opioid use in older adults Opioids increase risks of sedation, delirium, falls, respiratory depression, and cognitive decline, particularly in elderly patients with dementia. These risks can exacerbate agitation rather than alleviate it, emphasising the need for cautious use. Observ...
FRAX has recently been shown to be predictive of falls in elderly men [75]. This is particularly significant in older men receiving ADT, which alters body composition. As well as increasing the risk of falls, sarcopenia also decreases rehabilitation potential in the post-fall setting [76]. ...
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Acute ankle injuries are commonly seen in emergency rooms, with significant social impact and potentially devastating consequences. While several clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) related to ankle injuries have been developed by various organizations, there is a lack of critical appraisal of them. The...
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