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.

Purpose. The influence of medications and diagnoses on fall risk in psychiatric inpatients was evaluated. Methods. In this retrospective case–control study, psychiatric inpatients age 18 years ...

"Our study compared the number of falls in the two years prior to death in people with COPD who used fall-risk increasing drugs to those with COPD who did not use these drugs. We found that the ...

But many people who take daily medications are unaware that certain drugs in their pill box can also increase their risk of falling, which can lead to devastating, even fatal, complications. Falls are ...

Medicare premiums and deductibles increased in 2025 from 2024 levels, with Part B premiums rising by about 6%. To get the most from your plan, it’s important to understand your out-of-pocket ...

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The 15 drugs accounted for approximately $41 billion in total gross covered prescription drug costs under Medicare Part D between November 2023 and October 2024. “Today’s announcement is ...

Investing.com -- Shares of Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) fell 3.6% on Friday after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that Ozempic and Wegovy are among 15 medications selected ...