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  7. The Synapse, Issue 03/08
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dc.contributor.authorNg, Melanie-
dc.date.accessioned2019-08-21T08:59:36Z-
dc.date.available2019-08-21T08:59:36Z-
dc.date.issued2008-05-
dc.identifier.citationNg, M. (2008). Prediction of falls among the elderly at risk : part 2. The Synapse : the Medical Professionals' Network, 3, 16.en_GB
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/45754-
dc.description.abstractFurther investigation entails a close examination by a specialist to reassess and review medications, such as supplementation of Vitamin D, and psychotropic or anxiolytic medications, as well as carry out necessary tests to rule out any chronic medical conditions that may be contributing to the occurrence of falls. However one must not forget to asses and look closely to the physical conditions that may be further contributing to this scenario, with the help of a physiotherapist.en_GB
dc.language.isoenen_GB
dc.publisherMedical Portals Ltd.en_GB
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_GB
dc.subjectFalls (Accidents) in old age -- Preventionen_GB
dc.subjectFalls (Accidents) in old age -- Risk factorsen_GB
dc.subjectOlder people -- Wounds and injuriesen_GB
dc.titlePrediction of falls among the elderly at risk : part 2en_GB
dc.typearticleen_GB
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dc.description.reviewedpeer-revieweden_GB
dc.publication.titleThe Synapse : the Medical Professionals' Networken_GB
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