First, the bad news. New estimates suggest that more than 2000 people die in UK hospitals every year as a direct result of staff errors. The far worse news is that the figures are wildly conservative, partly because very few hospital staff members...
Nearly one out of every three elderly people will experience a fall every year. This can have profound effects on their bones as well as their self confidence. ...
All classes of antidepressants are dangerous for the elderly to take, and will greatly increase their risk of a fall and fracturing a hip, new research has found. ...
Anything that puts too much pressure or force on the neck or back can result in a neck and/or spinal injury. Common causes are: Accidents - with cars, motorcycles, snowmobiles, toboggans, rollerblades, etc.; Falls - especially from high places;...
What Doctors Don't Tell You
American Institute for Preventive Medicine