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Causes of Falls in the Elderly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
- Intrinsic Factors - 
Presyncope / Syncope
Causes of Falls ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Polypharmacy - esp. > 4 medications ... • Lighting #Falls ... #Elderly #Geriatrics
A priority in this project was to appropriately stratify participants into a low, medium, or high-intensity
group-based exercise class ... The classification ... for Fall Risk Assessment ... Diagnosis #Management #Geriatrics ... #Fall #Risk #Screening
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm ... Evaluate for causes ... lifestyle measures, fall ... benefits and risks of medications ... Postmenopausal #Treatment #Algorithm
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Acute Injuries: Falls ... withdrawal • Medication ... Patients with all ... cardiovascular causes ... Elderly #Neurology #Geriatrics
The first step is to separate seizures by how they begin in the brain. The type
choice of seizure medication ... , and possible causes ... known, the seizure falls ... Neurology #ILAE2017 #Classification