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Hip protectors can reduce fractures by 40%
The use of hip protectors in nursing homes can reduce hip fractures by about 40%, yet acceptance of hip protectors is poor, according to a study in this week's BMJ. Researchers in Germany identified 42 nursing homes in Hamburg. Homes were allocated either to usual care (control group) or an intervention programme consisting of structured education... view more... (2003-01-08)
Broken hearts increase the risk of broken bones
Feeling lonely or unhappy increases the risk of hip fracture in elderly people, shows a study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. The finding was independent of the amount or type of psychotropic drugs, such as tranquillizers and hypnotics, being taken. view more (1999-05-25)
Low estrogen levels in men linked to increased risk for hip fracture
A new study has found that men with low estrogen levels have an increased risk for future hip fracture, and those with both low estrogen and low testosterone levels have the greatest risk. view more (2006-05-01)
Institute for Aging Research finds modifiable hip fracture complications contribute to mortality
Potentially modifiable post-fracture complications, including pneumonia and pressure ulcers, are associated with an increased risk of death among nursing home residents who have suffered a hip fracture, according to a new study conducted by scientists at the Institute for Aging Research at Hebrew SeniorLife. view more (2009-05-22)
Use of hip protector does not reduce risk of hip fracture for nursing home residents
Use of an energy-absorbing hip protector did not provide a protective effect against hip fracture for nursing home residents, adding to increasing evidence that hip protectors, as currently designed, are not effective for preventing hip fractures. view more (2007-07-25)
Low vitamin D linked to higher risk of hip fracture
Women with low levels of vitamin D have an increased risk of hip fracture, according to a study led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health presented this week at the 29th annual meeting of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research at the Hawaii Convention Center. view more (2007-09-21)
Healthy bones program reduces hip fractures by 37 percent
Proactive measures can reduce hip fracture rates by an average of 37.2 percent -- and as much as 50 percent -- among those at risk, according to a study conducted by Kaiser Permanente Southern California. The study was published online on November 3 by The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, a peer-reviewed journal. view more (2008-11-05)
Risk of falling is overlooked as the major cause of fractures in the elderly
An elderly person's risk of falling is too often overlooked when trying to prevent them from getting serious fractures, for instance of the hip or wrist, according to an article published in this week's BMJ. view more (2008-01-18)
Prevalence of US osteoprotic hip fracture hospitalizations declines despite an aging population
The prevalence of hospitalisations for osteoporotic (non-traumatic) hip fractures in the USA declined significantly from 1988 to 2005, despite an increase in all-cause hospitalisations over the same period and a general ageing of the population, according to research presented today at EULAR 2008, the Annual Congress of the European League Against... view more... (2008-06-13)
Hip fracture rates decline in Canada
Standardized rates of hip fracture have steadily declined in Canada since 1985, with a more rapid decline between 1996 and 2005 and a more marked decrease among individuals age 55 to 64 years. view more (2009-08-26)
Acid suppression medication linked with increased risk of hip fracture
Use of the drugs proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for the treatment of acid-related diseases such as gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with a greater risk of hip fracture. view more (2006-12-27)
New Medical Research Shows Safer Flooring Could Cut Hip Fracture Risks by Over 25%
Elderly people living in residential homes are at significantly lower risk of hip fracture if they fall on carpeted wooden floors than onto any other type of flooring, says new research from the University of Warwick in a recently published report. Changing floor coverings could have a real impact on the number of hip fractures suffered by the... view more... (2004-04-27)
Wrist fracture patients less likely to be evaluated for osteoporosis
A study published in the October 2009 issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery suggests a disconnect between the way wrist-fracture patients and those with a spine or hip fracture are managed and evaluated. view more (2009-10-01)
Hip and back fractures increase mortality rates in people older than 50
Vertebral and hip fractures are associated with an increased risk of death, found a new study of 7753 people in Canada aged 50 years and older. view more (2009-08-04)
Low testosterone levels associated with risk of fracture in men over 60
Men over age 60 who have low blood testosterone levels may be at a higher risk for fractures. view more (2008-01-15)
Nation's hip fracture rate could drop 25 percent with aggressive osteoporosis prevention
Aggressively managing patients at risk for osteoporosis could reduce the hip fracture rate in the United States by 25 percent, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published in the November issue of the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. view more (2009-11-02)
Lithium and bone healing
Researchers have described a novel molecular pathway that may have a critical role in bone healing and have suggested that lithium, which affects this pathway, has the potential to improve fracture healing. view more (2007-07-31)
Vitamin D can prevent fractures in older people
Vitamin D supplements reduce fractures in men and women aged over 65 living in the general community, finds a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2003-02-26)
Study suggests hip fractures not caused by benzodiazepine use after all
Benzodiazepine use was not shown to be associated with hip fractures after all, according to a new study from the Department of Ambulatory Care and Prevention (of Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care). Previous epidemiological studies suggesting an association have been used to support legislation and policy decisions that limit... view more... (2007-01-16)
Delirium could be prevented in a third of cases
At least one third of cases of delirium could be prevented if better systems of care were in place according to a doctor in today's BMJ. view more (2007-04-20)
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