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New research to identify factors associated with improved outcomes for older adults recovering from hip fractures found a connection with mental health and psychological resilience.

Lower patient scores on what's known as the Geriatric Depression Scale, as well as higher marks on the Global Mental Health ...

AST/ALT ratio may predict 1-year mortality in elderly patients operated for femoral neck fracture suggests a study published in the BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.Hip fractures in ...

"Addressing overall mental health during the recovery process from hip fractures is crucial," concludes study senior author and ... mental health support into rehabilitation programs for older ...

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