Effect of folate and mecobalamin on hip fractures in patients with stroke

Article Abstract:

A study was done to investigate whether treatment with folate and vitamin B12 reduces the incidence of hip fractures in patients with hemiplegia following stoke. It was revealed that combined treatment with folate and vitamin B12 is safe and effective in reducing the risk of a hip fracture in elderly patients following stroke.

Folic acid, Dosage and administration, Stroke patients, Vitamin B12

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Long-term proton pump inhibitor therapy and risk of hip fracture

Article Abstract:

A nested case-control study is undertaken to determine the association between proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy used for management of acid-related diseases and the risk of hip fracture. Results indicate that long-term PPI therapy, especially at high doses, is associated with an increased risk of hip fracture.

Long-term care of the sick, Long term care, Proton pump inhibitors

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Factors associated with 5-year risk of hip fracture in postmenopausal women

Article Abstract:

An algorithm is developed to study the factors associated with the prediction of the 5-year risk of hip fracture in postmenopausal women.

Usage, Prevention, Algorithms, Postmenopausal women, Algorithm

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