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Prescription opioids found to increase the risk of falls, especially in those over 85
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Prescription opioids found to increase the risk of falls, especially in those over 85

by University of New South Wales Credit: cottonbro studio from PexelsA new study led by researchers at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Center (NDARC), UNSW Sydney, has explored the association between prescription opioid use and falls. The study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, examined falls that led to emergency department visits, hospital admissions, and death...

Study highlights optimal timing for assessing orthostatic hypotension in older adults and its impact on fall risk
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Study highlights optimal timing for assessing orthostatic hypotension in older adults and its impact on fall risk

by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research Change in SBP (A), DBP (B), and HR (C), over 6 measurements after standing from supine position. Horizontal axis represents average time after standing for respective measurements (e.g., M1 = 0m 44s). Leftmost dashed line indicates transition from supine to standing. Rightmost dashed line...