Mild Parkinsonian Signs Are a Risk Factor for Falls (P3.084)

CONCLUSIONS: MPS is a significant risk factor for falls. Early detection of this risk factor state is important in order to implement early fall prevention programs among primary care patients.Study Supported by: NIH/NIA K23AG034236Disclosure: Dr. Dahodwala has received research support from Teva Neuroscience. Dr. Nwadiogbu has nothing to disclose. Dr. Fitts has nothing to disclose. Dr. Partridge has nothing to disclose. Dr. Karlawish has received personal compensation in an editorial capacity for the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Dr. Karlawish has received license fee payments.

Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Dahodwala, N., Nwadiogbu, C., Fitts, W., Partridge, H., Karlawish, J. Tags: Movement Disorders: Other Parkinsonian Disorders Source Type: research