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What causes falls in older adults? Many things can cause a fall. —Your eyesight, hearing, and reflexes might not be as sharp as they were when you were younger. —Certain conditions, such as ...
Gabapentinoids -- gabapentin (Neurontin) and pregabalin (Lyrica) -- were tied to an increased risk of hip fracture in older adults. In a population-based analysis of more than 28,000 adults over ...
Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health, but don’t reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy older adults, according to a new draft recommendation from the US ...
Learn about compression fractures in the lower back, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options such as pain management, bracing, and surgery.
A large-scale Australian study has found that older adults taking gabapentinoids — a common pain medication for nerve pain and epilepsy — face an increased risk of hip fracture, with ...
Gabapentinoids -- pregabalin and gabapentin -- were tied to increased hip fracture risk in older adults. Risks were high for people with chronic kidney disease or significant frailty. Odds of hip ...