Artificial intelligence (AI) applied to abdominal imaging can help predict adults at higher risk of falling as early as ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that predominantly affects the joints, resulting in pain, stiffness and progressive disability. This multifactorial disease not only ...

A review that examined fall risk assessment tools for hospitalized older adults was somewhat inconclusive. Because of data limitations in the studies assessed, it was not clear which tools work best.

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic used AI to analyze abdominal CT scans and identify early predictors of fall risk in adults as young as 45. The study found that muscle density — not size — was the ...

Researchers at University of California San Diego have revealed promising results from a study evaluating the university's "Strong Foundations" program, a digitally delivered fall prevention ...

Falls can lead to fractures, head injuries, and reduced confidence, but are often preventable and not an inevitable part of aging. Simple steps like exercise, health checkups, medication review, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover transformation and innovation across the health care industry. Each year, millions of older adults experience falls, ...

The majority of falls that lead to hospitalization occur in the home. Older adults can take various precautions to reduce their risk of such an event. Falls are a serious health concern for adults ...

In patients who undergo lower limb orthopedic surgery, the use of single-shot femoral nerve block is associated with an ...

Sensor data from wearable devices analyzed over five years reveals walking and posture differences that predict fall risk in Parkinson’s patients. Study: Predicting future fallers in Parkinson’s ...

Post-fall investigations provide critical insights to mitigate future risks for both individual residents and the broader ...