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A proclaimed accidental fall of an infant—an experimental case reconstruction study
International Journal of Legal Medicine, 2017The differentiation between a non-accidental injury and injuries resulting from accidents, such as falls to the ground or onto various objects, is a challenge not only for forensic experts but also for all clinicians caring for children. The forensic-biomechanical analysis of accidents in infants aims at the assessment of the loading characteristics ...
S. N. Kunz, Jiri Adamec, Matthias Graw
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A fatal case of commotio cordis caused by an accidental fall on the beach
Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, 2014Sudden cardiac death is a major health problem and a recurring issue in forensic medicine. Most cases are attributed to congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, pathology of the coronary arteries, long or short QT interval syndromes, Brugada syndrome or secondary toxic effects of cardioactive drugs.
F. Tovagliaro +2 more
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Direct medical costs of accidental falls for adults with transfemoral amputations
Prosthetics & Orthotics International, 2017Active individuals with transfemoral amputations are provided a microprocessor-controlled knee with the belief that the prosthesis reduces their risk of falling. However, these prostheses are expensive and the cost-effectiveness is unknown with regard to falls in the transfemoral amputation population.
Kurtis M. Hoppe +4 more
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Risk factors for accidental falls in the elderly and intervention strategy
Journal of Medical Colleges of PLA, 2012Abstract As the population ages, older people's health and quality of life are becoming a matter of public concern increasingly. Through review of the literatures and analysis of the reasons for falls in older people, we worked out some measures to cope with such a situation, provided the self-care knowledge of falls prevention for older people and ...
Yang Ping, Wang Xiaohua
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Fall from a Balcony—Accidental or Homicidal? Reconstruction by Numerical Simulation
Journal of Forensic Sciences, 2013AbstractIn the case presented, conflicting witness accounts and the subject's injuries were highly suspicious of an assault that might have caused the balcony fall. For the reconstruction, a simulation software, originally designed for motor vehicle accident reconstruction, was used.
Gita Mall +4 more
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The elder, the fall, and the U.S. government: reducing injury and death from accidental falls.
International Journal for Consumer and Product Safety, 1995Abstract This paper addresses the risk of falls among elderly residents of the United States via a survey of the U.S. medical and safety literature that has examined the causes of these injuries and the legal liabilities for them. The paper takes a look at the legal and government regulatory solutions to the concerns that physicians and medical ...
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Minor injuries and ailments. 5: Falls and accidental injury
Journal of Health Visiting, 2016Accidental injuries in and around the home are one of the leading causes of serious harm and death in young children in the UK. However, most of these accidents are preventable. Each year, it is estimated that around 2 million children under the age of 15 are taken to A&E after being injured in or around the home.
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Ugeskrift for laeger, 1993
The drug consumptions of 2228 residents in nursing homes aged 65 years and over were investigated and related to accidental falls during a period of seven months. 95% of the residents received treatment with one or more drugs and 33% with six or more drugs.
B, Viskum, S, Juul
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The drug consumptions of 2228 residents in nursing homes aged 65 years and over were investigated and related to accidental falls during a period of seven months. 95% of the residents received treatment with one or more drugs and 33% with six or more drugs.
B, Viskum, S, Juul
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Accidental falls at work, in the home and during leisure activities
Journal of Occupational Accidents, 1984Abstract Lund, J., 1984. Accidental falls at work, in the home and during leisure activities. Journal of Occupational Accidents , 6: 181–193. A study of accidental falls was carried out, especially with regard to falls in the home and during leisure time. Other falls were reviewed through literature studies.
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Accidental Falls of Elderly People
The Gerontologist, 1990Rein Tideiksaar, Andrea Nevins
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