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Falls and Injuries Center   [ Home >  Falls and Injuries >  More  Related Items ]   FALLS AND INJURIES - ARTICLES Thiazide Treatment Protects Against Hip Fracture January 29, 2004 The use of thiazide diuretics for treating hypertension has decreased in recent years. However, there is a beneficial 'side effect' of their use - they can reduce the frequency of hip fracture by 50% after a year's use. High Serum Vitamin A Linked to Increased Fracture Risk March 28, 2003 Evidence continues to mount suggesting that excess intake of vitamin A may increase fracture risk. Here are the findings in a 30-year study of Swedish men. Calcium, Vitamin D, and Hip Fractures March 28, 2003 A Harvard study found that vitamin D intake - but not calcium intake - was associated with lower risk of hip fracture in a group of older women. Vitamin A Tied to Fracture Risk in Older Women February 25, 2002 A new study suggests that a high intake of vitamin A may increase an older woman's risk of hip fracture. Displaced femoral neck fractures in the elderly July 2, 2001 Does the traditionally recommended internal fixation of displaced femoral neck fractures stand the test of cost-effectiveness and give the best outcome for elderly patients? Hip Protectors? January 22, 2001 Fractures of the hip in the elderly are becoming more common. In spite of all attempts at prevention, falls will continue to occur, and an impact on the greater trochanter will result in a fractured hip. Researchers in Finland have just reported the benefits provided by simple protective, padded shields worn bilaterally over the greater trochanter. Two Common Sports Injuries May 3, 2000 The popularity of fitness programs and an active recreational lifestyle means that medical professionals, more than ever, must diagnose and treat sports-related injuries among many patients groups, including seniors. Two very common conditions, tennis elbow and heel pain, particularly affect active seniors. Falls can be prevented February 26, 1999 Falls are common and costly in the elderly - 8% of people over 70 attend emergency rooms each year for fall-related injuries, and of these, over 30% are admitted to hospital.   RELATED ITEMS Running an Unnecessary Risk of Fracture February 5, 2007 The Role of Vitamin D in Preserving Muscle Strength in Seniors July 16, 2002 Low Bone Mineral Density Often Goes Undetected February 8, 2002 Treating Sciatica October 5, 2001 Low Back Pain - Today August 10, 2001 Does It Matter if an Orthopedic Patient Smokes Before and/or After Surgery? August 3, 2001 Rotator cuff tears diagnosable at the bedside July 2, 2001 Dizziness in old people July 27, 2000 Treating Chronic Hyponatremia August 3, 1999 Abuse of the elderly July 16, 1999

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