Fracture as an Independent Risk Factor of Dementia

Fracture as an Independent Risk Factor of Dementia

Dementia is among various diseases affecting the elderly, who is also at a high risk for fractures. This study aimed to evaluate the association between fracture history and sequential risk of dementia in

Fracture as an Independent Risk Factor of Dementia: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study: Erratum

Dementia is among various diseases affecting the elderly, who is also at a high risk for fractures. This study aimed to evaluate the association between fracture history and sequential risk of dementia in Taiwan.A retrospective cohort study was designed using the claims data of the entire insured residents covered by Taiwan's universal health insurance from 1998 to 2010. A total of 66,797 patie...

Do-Not-Resuscitate status as an independent risk factor for patients undergoing surgery for hip fracture

AIM To determine morbidity and mortality in hip fracture patients and also to assess for any independent associations between Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) status and increased post-operative morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing surgical repair of hip fractures. METHODS We conducted a propensity score matched retrospective analysis using de-identified data from the American College of Su...

obesity as an independent risk factor for the development of microalbuminuria

Prehospital Volume Therapy as an Independent Risk Factor after Trauma

BACKGROUND Prehospital volume therapy remains widely used after trauma, while evidence regarding its disadvantages is growing. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the volume administered in a prehospital setting as an independent risk factor for mortality. MATERIAL AND METHODS Patients who met the following criteria were analyzed retrospectively: Injury Severity Score=16, p...