FALLING SYNDROME IS AN IMPORTANT GERIATRIC PROBLEM OF GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTICE
- Authors: Pryadko L.1, Bakhmutova Y.1, Kryvetsky V.1, Varavina L.1
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Affiliations:
- Belgorod State National Research University
- Issue: Vol 25, No 6 (2014)
- Pages: 25-26
- Section: Articles
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/0236-3054/article/view/116021
- ID: 116021
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Abstract
The paper outlines the present views on falling syndrome as an important geriatric problem that can be solved with the active participation of therapists and general practitioners while following up elderly and senile people.
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L. Pryadko
Belgorod State National Research University
Email: prjadro@mail.ru
Yu. Bakhmutova
Belgorod State National Research UniversityCandidate of Medical Sciences
V. Kryvetsky
Belgorod State National Research UniversityCandidate of Medical Sciences
L. Varavina
Belgorod State National Research UniversityCandidate of Medical Sciences
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