Importance According to National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data, 52% of
surveyed US adults reported using at least 1 dietary supplement in the prior 30 days and …

Background The effects of vitamin D on fractures, falls, and bone mineral density are
uncertain, particularly for high vitamin D doses. We aimed to determine the effect of vitamin …

Background Older adults with advanced cancer are at a high risk for treatment toxic effects.
Geriatric assessment evaluates ageing-related domains and guides management. We …

Importance By 2020, approximately 12.3 million individuals in the United States older than
50 years are expected to have osteoporosis. Osteoporotic fractures, particularly hip …

In the recent years, both the prescriptions of serum 25 (OH) D levels assay, and vitamin D
supplementation are constantly increasing, as well as the costs to be incurred relating to …

Objective To compare the effectiveness of single, multiple, and multifactorial interventions to
prevent falls and fall‐related fractures in community‐dwelling older persons. Methods …

Importance Falls are the most common cause of injury-related morbidity and mortality
among older adults. Objective To systematically review literature on the effectiveness and …

Key Clinical Points Prevention of Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults Falls are
common among community-dwelling older adults and can lead to physical injury …

Background Injuries from falls are major contributors to complications and death in older
adults. Despite evidence from efficacy trials that many falls can be prevented, rates of falls …

According to statistics, falls are the primary cause of injury or death for the elderly over 65
years old. About 30% of the elderly over 65 years old fall every year. Along with the increase …