A new device to help prevent frail people from falling could save the NHS billions of pounds, according to its Kent creators.

Falling is scary, especially when you get injured in the process. Anyone can be at risk for a fall-related injury, but you can have an increased risk of falling, or of suffering severe consequences ...

A comprehensive fall prevention program integrated into primary healthcare systems significantly reduced falls among older adults, according to a large cluster randomized clinical trial published in ...

Don't let the fear of falling ruin the season.

“Bed rails as a single prevention strategy do not seem to guarantee the prevention of bed fall incidents. 50-90% of falls from bed in hospital occur despite bedrails being applied, showing limited ...

WYNNEWOOD, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Philadelphia's long history of invention and innovation is thriving within a suburban hospital system. A veteran nurse just received a U.S. patent to prevent a major ...

Slip and fall accidents are among the most common injuries people experience at home, and they often happen in places we ...

Some examples of critical medical equipment include hospital beds, refrigeration for medicines, dialysis equipment, oxygen ...

Falls in acute care settings represent a significant challenge to patient safety, with potentially severe physical, psychological, and economic consequences. In hospitals, falls can lead to injury, ...

The Busan city government will install fall-prevention devices in more than 14,000 manholes located in flood-prone areas by the end of this year, officials said Wednesday, following a near-fatal ...