911 calls released in beating that left 82-year-old patient dead
The 911 calls have been released from an Augusta beating that left a 82-year-old patient dead in January. Curtis Nekia ...
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Vitalacy introduces AI-powered virtual care solution to improve patient safety
US-based patient safety technology provider Vitalacy has introduced an AI-powered virtual care solution designed to improve ...
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Influence of Medications and Diagnoses on Fall Risk in Psychiatric Inpatients
Methods. In this retrospective case–control study, psychiatric inpatients age 18 years or older with a documented fall that was reported served as study cases. These patients were matched to ...
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Higher fall risk in COPD patients linked to medication use: Study
A recent study conducted by researchers from Seattle-based University of Washington and Durham, N.C.-based Duke University found a strong association between the use of fall-risk increasing drugs and ...
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AGS recommends updates to fall prevention guidelines
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) recently made recommended updates to the Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries (STEADI) toolkit, focusing on fall prevention initiatives in primary care ...
Recent cold snap sends dozens to Erie hospitals with slip-and-fall injuries
UPMC Hamot doctors said they have treated around 50 patients for fall injuries, while Saint Vincent has seen more than two dozen.