Prolonged infective SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant shedding in a patient with diffuse large B cell lymphoma successfully cleared after three courses of remdesivir.

We report a case of prolonged shedding of the infective SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant BA.1.1.

[Evidence-based fracture prevention through preventing falls: evidence around prevention of hip fracture among the elderly with dementia].

There have been various studies on the prevention of falls and fractures in the elderly, from which we should select and implement effective prevention measures. The present report reviewed systematic review, meta-analysis and randomized controlled trial studies to give evidence-based recommendations for the fracture prevention.

[Epidemiology of falling].

It has been only some 10 years since the study of falls among old people was initiated in Japan. The incidence of falls depends on age, sex, health condition including underlying diseases, and extrinsic factors (e.g.

[Preventive strategy of fall for the prevention of fractures in older people: a review of the evidence].

This review aims to examine the effectiveness of fall-related strategies for fracture prevention among elderly population. Previous studies were reviewed using PubMed and Japan Centra Revuo Medicina databases. Our five research questions concerned prediction of fracture using history of accidental falls, fracture risk management, and effectiveness of exercise programs, home modification and usage of hip protector.

[A review of intervention studies for prevention of falls in older people].

Falls are a well-known cause of hip fracture leading to hospitalization and bedridden status among older people. Intervention programs for prevention of falls in the elderly may therefor have considerable benefits in reducing disability and health care costs. The available literature on intervention programs to prevent falls by older people was here reviewed, using the Medline and Japana Centra Revuo Medicina databases for 1990 to 2000.