Executive function is associated with balance and falls in older cancer survivors treated with chemotherapy: a cross-sectional study - McNeish BL, Dittus K, Mossburg J, Krant N, Steinharter JA, Feb K, Cote H, Hehir MK, Reynolds R, Redfern MS, Rosano C, Richardson JK, Kolb N.

INTRODUCTION: Balance decrements and increased fall risk in older cancer survivors have been attributed to chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Cognition is also affected by chemotherapy and may be an additional contributing factor to poor ba...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news