Fall Prevention on Stairs
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Stair injuries report: Every six minutes, U.S. child falls - HealthPop - CBS News
cbsnews.com — “Study authors call for preventative safety measures including stair gates and installing railings Read more by Ryan Jaslow on CBS News' HealthPop.” View full resource at cbsnews.com
Most Recently Shared on March 12, 2012 at 2:28 pm By:
JHU Public Health Medical School
Every 6 minutes, a U.S. child falls down the stairs and goes to the ER: http://t.co/AlUn0pkT
Preventing Falls in the Elderly - myOptumHealth
myoptumhealth.com — “Is your house or apartment fall-proof? Here are some home safety tips for older adults.” View full resource at myoptumhealth.com
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Don't Get Tripped Up: 5 Ways to Prevent Falls for Older Adults. http://tinyurl.com/boftaj
Falls Prevention
safekids.org — “Safe Kids USA a nonprofit organization solely dedicated to eliminating preventable childhood injuries, the leading cause of death and disability to children ages 1 to 14. Safe Kids USA has 600 grassroots coalitions across the United States dedicated to educating families and implementing programs on child passenger safety, home safety, water safety, bike safety, fire prevention and more.” View full resource at safekids.org
Most Recently Shared on June 15, 2011 at 4:44 pm By:
Safe Kids USA Health Organization
Most serious falls happen in the #home and to #kids under 3, but kids of all ages are at risk. http://bit.ly/kluKNO
Parkinson's Disease And Falls Prevention
medicalnewstoday.com — “A study carried out by the Primary Care Research Group at the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and NIHR PenCLAHRC, has an” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Parkinson's Disease And Falls Prevention http://t.co/SEfQMkui #physicaltherapy
Fall Prevention: Be Proactive
spineuniverse.com — “Information to help you to take a proactive approach to preventing falls and preventing vertebral compression fractures. Especially if you have osteoporosis (low bone density), you should be aware of how to prevent falls.” View full resource at spineuniverse.com
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Fall Prevention: Be Proactive http://ow.ly/19LyiG
Is there a good way to protect my child from falling down the stairs?
healthtap.com — “The first step is installing secure gates at the top and bottom of your stairs around 9 months of age once the baby starts crawling. Use gates that screw in to your woodwork, not the expandable gates that you often see, these are not secure! Teach all family members to close the gates as they go through them. Remember gates only work when you USE them properly.” View full resource at healthtap.com
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Personal Medicine in Paducah, Kentucky. Dr Hodge was a featured speaker at the Mayo Clinic's Transform Symposium
in '09 and has been named by Brian Dolan of Mobi Heath News as "The
First iPhone Doctor". She is the author of The Personal Pediatrics Primer for the Progressive Parent.
Dr. Hodge's special interests in pediatrics include nutrition,
prevention and the potential for the internet to strengthen physician
patient relationships. Dr. Hodge is a member of the Health care
Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), a Fellow of the
Academy of Pediatrics' Quality and Innovation Network, and a founding
member of the Society for Participatory Medicine. Participatory Medicine
is an emerging group of engaged patients and physicians who believe
that mutual trust and understanding as well as use of media, health IT strengthens the physician patient relationship and provides for better care." /> Natalie Hodge, MD, FAAP Pediatrician, Physician, Active Health Library, and Doctor
#HealthTap: Is there a good way to protect my child from falling down the stairs? Answer http://bit.ly/oTmmTi
Health Tip: Keep Baby Safe Around Stairs
health.yahoo.net — “(HealthDay News) -- As babies crawl and toddlers toddle around the house, the stairs become a dangerous hazard.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
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Health Tip: Keep Baby Safe Around Stairs http://bit.ly/a6MgK3
Child Injured on Stairs Every 6 Minutes
webmd.com — “Every six minutes a young child in the U.S. is treated in the emergency room for a stair-related injury, according to a new study.” View full resource at webmd.com
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Ves Dimov, M.D. Internist, Allergist, Physician, and Doctor
Every 6 minutes a young child in the U.S. is treated in the ER for a stair-related injury http://t.co/X7GX7zdD
Preventing Falls With Occupational Therapy
aota.org — “Preventing Falls With Occupational Therapy” View full resource at aota.org
Most Recently Shared on December 1, 2009 at 4:39 am By:
Aimee Hoppenjan Health Professional
Occupational Therapy and Fall Prevention for older adults.......http://bit.ly/83sENf
Preventing Falls in the Bathroom
hivehealthmedia.com — “Preventing Falls in the Bathroom” View full resource at hivehealthmedia.com
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Health Habits Health Professional
Preventing Falls in the Bathroom http://t.co/QY7Tf4E via @hivehealthmedia #health #healthcare #aging
Preventing Falls in the Bathroom
hivehealthmedia.com — “Preventing Falls in the Bathroom” View full resource at hivehealthmedia.com
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Dr Jarret Morrow - Hive Health Media Doctor, Family Medicine Doctor, Health Blog, and Physician
#health, #fitness Preventing Falls in the Bathroom: We often forget about the elderly and the safety they need i... http://bit.ly/kGsNCI
Prevention of Hospital Falls - RWJF
rwjf.org — “IHI developed and disseminated a package of strategies to prevent injuries from patient falls in acute care hospital units.” View full resource at rwjf.org
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Grant results report on preventing hospital falls: Importance of comfort rounds, teach back & post-fall huddles http://bit.ly/bOM7Ed
Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls
physicscentral.com — “Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls” View full resource at physicscentral.com
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Biomechanics researchers use a "slip simulator" to help reduce injuries related to trips and falls http://t.co/BjRX92To
Prevention of Falls 2009
medcats.com — “Prevention of Falls 2009” View full resource at medcats.com
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TherapyGirl5 Therapist and Physical Therapist
Excellent information with level of evidence supporting the various aspects in reducing falls in older adults. http://bit.ly/9zcC6Y
Falls prevention in Parkinson's disease
eurekalert.org — “A study carried out by the Primary Care Research Group at the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, supported by the National Institute for Health Research and NIHR PenCLAHRC, has analysed the results of an exercise program to prevent falls in those with Parkinson's disease.” View full resource at eurekalert.org
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Awesome news for Parkinson's sufferers: Falls prevention in Parkinson's disease http://t.co/9mS0WR8y
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JHU Public Health
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Safe Kids USA
Safe Kids USA works to prevent accidental injury in kids under 14: car seat safety, pedestrian safety, product recalls, etc.[@katherincollins @storgaardconley]
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