We should be screening for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) in all older adults at risk of falling: a commentary on the World Falls Guidelines - Li Y, Smith RM, Whitney SL, Seemungal BM, Ellmers TJ.

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is amongst the commonest causes of dizziness and falls in older adults. Diagnosing and treating BPPV can reduce falls, and thereby reduce fall-related morbidity and mortality. Recent World Falls Guidelines recomm...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news