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New York City, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Why So Many People Suffer From Balance Problems and Falls Today Falls remain one of the most pressing and underestimated health challenges, ...
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Falls are a significant safety concern in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, where patients often face increased risk due to functional impairments. This retrospective study examined fall trends ...
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Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common causes of injuries in public and private spaces. From shopping malls to construction sites, these incidents often result in costly medical bills, ...
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A good mate of mine, who is about twenty years younger than I am, collapsed in his kitchen the other day and badly banged his head. That reminded me that I had a chat with Doctor Gareth Cal...
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Background Deep brain stimulation (DBS) and infusion therapies are effective treatments for the motor complications of Parkinson’s disease (PD), but less established is their role in fall preventi...
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Life, Vol. 15, Pages 632: Development of a Tool for Comprehensive Balance Assessment Based on Artificial Intelligence and Anomaly Detection Life doi: 10.3390/life15040632 Authors: Márcio Fag...
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Rebuilding Together Northern Nevada, a nonprofit organization that provides critical home repairs and modifications to improve the health, safety and independence of homeowners in need, has announc...
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Summary:A study by Stanford University validates Starkey’s AI-powered Balance Assessment feature, which uses motion sensors in hearing aids to assess fall risk, offering a new tool for proactive he...
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     Following is a question by Professor the Hon Chow Man-kong and a written reply by the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, in the Legislative Council today (April 2): Question: ...
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The TRUTH About Leg Cramps They’re Not Telling Seniors | Barbara O’Neill Are your legs weak, cramping, or giving out more often? Discover the 7 essential vitamins and minerals that support leg s...
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Geriatrics, Vol. 10, Pages 52: The Role of Inflammatory Sarcopenia in Increasing Fall Risk in Older Adults: Exploring the Impact on Mobility-Impaired and Immunocompromised Patients Geriatrics doi...
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Background: Falls among older adults are a significant public health issue due to their high incidence, severe consequences, and substantial economic impact. Exercise programs incorporating balance...
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Unintentional falls are the leading cause of injury and death among older Americans, making it a major concern for those who love and care for a senior. Of the roughly 1-in-4 seniors (14 million) w...
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Mobile Therapy Solutions: In-Home Physical and Occupational Therapy for Seniors in Marietta, GA Outpatient Therapy That Comes to You At Mobile Therapy Solutions, we bring professional, Medicare-c...
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Brain Sciences, Vol. 15, Pages 356: Neural Oscillatory Mechanisms Underlying Step Accuracy: Integrating Microstate Segmentation with eLORETA-Independent Component Analysis Brain Sciences doi: 10....
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Multimorbidity, the coexistence of multiple chronic diseases, has emerged as a pressing public health issue, particularly among the middle-aged and older population. A groundbreaking study publishe...
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ObjectivesMany hospitals use fall prevention alarms, despite the limited evidence of effectiveness. The objectives of this study were (1) to identify, conceptualise and select strategies to deimple...
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The physiotherapy sector in the United Kingdom stands at a transformative crossroads where conventional hands-on care meets cutting-edge technological innovation. This change occurs at a vital time...
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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025 Mar 20. doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2025.0056. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTIMPORTANCE: Falls constitute a significant public health concern worldwide and have been ...
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A quiet revolution is unfolding in London. In a small, determined startup, years of relentless effort have given birth to a breakthrough in digital health. The Value Care Group, a company built on ...
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Note: Email only to editor@delcotimes.com by Monday at noon. All notices will appear online. Print is based on a space-available basis. New event The Bethel Township Senior Citizens Group: meets ...