Publications by authors named "Naohisa Tayama"
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- A study examined osteoporosis medication usage in 497 patients over 60 years with fragility hip fractures (FHF), revealing that only 25.5% maintained continuous medication for three years, while 44.1% received no treatment.
- It was found that a low Barthel index at discharge was a significant risk factor for both not starting treatment and not remaining on medication.
- The findings suggest addressing the issues around low Barthel index could improve treatment persistence and overall outcomes for patients at risk of osteoporosis-related fractures.
Article Synopsis
- This study examined the predictors of 1-year mortality after hip fractures in older patients in Japan, analyzing 497 individuals aged 60 and above.
- The findings revealed a mortality rate of 9.1%, with various factors influencing risk differently for men and women, such as previous fractures and body mass index.
- The researchers suggest that improving the Barthel index (a measure of daily living activities) could help prevent mortality, highlighting the need for targeted treatment strategies.
Osteoporosis has become a worldwide public health problem, in part due to the fact that it increases the risk of fragility hip fractures (FHFs). The epidemiological assessment of FHFs is critical for their prevention; however, datasets for FHFs in Japan remain scarce. This was a multicenter, prospective, observational study in the northern district of Kyushu Island.
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