Examine Database: Fall Risk
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Waltzing away from falls: Can dance interventions prevent falls in older adults?
In this systematic review and meta-analysis, dance interventions did not improve fall prevention in older adults, compared to usual care, exercise, or education.
Large intermittent doses of vitamin D don’t affect risk of fractures, falls, or mortality in older adults
Exogenous testosterone and/or vitamin D for improving physical function in hypogonadal older men
Which type of tai chi is best for preventing falls in older adults?
The effect of vitamin D analogues on fall risk and strength in older adults
Examine Database References
- Vitamin D - Ginde AA, Blatchford P, Breese K, Zarrabi L, Linnebur SA, Wallace JI, Schwartz RSHigh-Dose Monthly Vitamin D for Prevention of Acute Respiratory Infection in Older Long-Term Care Residents: A Randomized Clinical TrialJ Am Geriatr Soc.(2017 Mar)
- Vitamin D - Bischoff-Ferrari HA, Dawson-Hughes B, Staehelin HB, Orav JE, Stuck AE, Theiler R, Wong JB, Egli A, Kiel DP, Henschkowski JFall prevention with supplemental and active forms of vitamin D: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trialsBMJ.(2009 Oct 1)
- Vitamin D - Broe KE, Chen TC, Weinberg J, Bischoff-Ferrari HA, Holick MF, Kiel DPA higher dose of vitamin d reduces the risk of falls in nursing home residents: a randomized, multiple-dose studyJ Am Geriatr Soc.(2007 Feb)
- Vitamin D - Michos ED, Kalyani RR, Blackford AL, Sternberg AL, Mitchell CM, Juraschek SP, Schrack JA, Wanigatunga AA, Roth DL, Christenson RH, Miller ER, Appel LJThe Relationship of Falls With Achieved 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Levels From Vitamin D Supplementation: The STURDY Trial.J Endocr Soc.(2022-Jun-01)