Changes in physical activity predict changes in a comprehensive model of balance in older community-dwelling adults. A longitudinal analysis of the TILDA study.

Objective: Falls due to poor balance can cause injury, disability, and death in older adults. The relationship between free-living physical activity (PA) and balance over time is poorly understood. The aim of this study is to explore the association between PA and balance in older adults over time.

Formulation: a proposal for a more structured, longitudinal approach.

Objective: The aim of this study was to consider formulation enabling a longitudinal perspective to improve the quality of clinical information.

Method: An overview of RANZCP guidelines for formulation, our observations of formulation in practice, and consideration of the requirements of current clinical documentation systems were employed.

Results: A five paragraph structured approach to formulation, with an example, is proposed.

Effect of omega-3 fatty acids on the lipid profile of patients taking clozapine.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the lipid-lowering properties of omega-3 fatty acids (also known as n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids) in a group of patients taking clozapine.

Method: Twenty-eight persons suffering from schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and currently taking clozapine participated in an open-label single-arm trial. Participants received supplements of 10 g of fish oil (containing 1.