Low muscle mass linked to higher risk of hip fracture;BMC Dr Satabdi Saha9 April 2021 8:15 PM ISTSarcopenia,age related muscle loss, has been identified as a risk factor for falls among older individuals, while patients with sarcopenia suffer...
Obesity increases risk of early hip fracture in postmenopausal women Hina Zahid7 Dec 2020 9:45 AM ISTObesity is a pandemic health issue. Its association with hip fracture risk remains controversial. The present study was conducted to evaluate the...
Peri-operative management of hip fracture - Updated AAGBI Guidelines Medha Baranwal4 Dec 2020 6:01 PM ISTUK: The Association of Anaesthetists has released an updated guideline (update to 2011 guideline) on the peri‐operative management of people with hip...
Sleep apnea linked with higher fracture risk among women, finds study Hina Zahid10 Sept 2020 7:14 PM ISTStudies in the past have revealed that Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be an unrecognized cause of secondary osteoporosis.Researchers have found in...
Hip fracture linked to high' rate of suicide among elderly: Study Hina Zahid20 Jun 2020 7:00 AM ISTOlder adults who suffer a hip fracture requiring surgery are at a higher risk of suicide, suggests a study in the June 17, 2020 issue of The Journal...
Diabetes may increase risk of hip and non vertebral fractures: Study Meghna A Singhania12 Jun 2020 10:02 AM ISTThe research published online in Bone has revealed that diabetes patients are at greater risk of fractures.But the risk of hip fractures was greater...
Vitamin D may increase chances of mobility after hip fracture surgery in elderly Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 March 2020 4:56 PM ISTRutgers University researchers have found that senior citizens who are not vitamin D deficient have a better chance of walking after hip fracture...
Tramadol use linked to increased Hip fracture risk Hina Zahid6 March 2020 7:00 PM ISTTramadol has been recommended as one of the first‐line or second‐line therapies for patients with chronic noncancer pain by several professional...
Study links Tramadol use to increased Hip fracture risk Hina Zahid5 Feb 2020 12:34 PM ISTOpioid treatment for chronic pain is a known risk factor for falls and/or fractures in elderly patients. Tramadol has a higher risk of fractures than...
