Exercise decreases risk of injurious falls in elderly women
1. In this randomized controlled trial examining elderly women, exercise reduced the risk of falls requiring medical attention. 2. However,...
Prior to attending medical school, James graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in biophysics. He is interested in healthcare issues affecting Asians/Pacific Islanders, emergency medicine, and medical education. He enjoys playing basketball and following the Golden State Warriors.
1. In this randomized controlled trial examining elderly women, exercise reduced the risk of falls requiring medical attention. 2. However,...
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