Twenty-one of the studies examined whether prescribing changed after the fall. While nine studies found a reduction in ...

This story was produced by Amy Ramirez-Leal and distributed by Next Net. Millions of people end up in the ER every year because of accidents that could have been prevented. The results are often ...

CDC reports over one million adults are injured nationwide every year due to slips and falls. This increases as the ...

Earley Law Group reports how ICD-10 codes are used to classify slip-and-fall injuries for treatment, insurance, and liability ...

Wynnewood, PA — The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a patent for a device invented by Barbara Wadsworth, DNP, RN, FAAN, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Main ...

The University of Surrey is designing flooring which softens when someone falls, to reduce the risk of broken bones or head injuries. Resembling standard synthetic tiles or rubber flooring, it would ...

There were icy conditions on roads across Cumbria (library image) [PA Media] A hospital trust says it has seen an increase in fall-related injuries during the icy weather. North Cumbria Integrated ...