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Hip Fracture Causes Excess Mortality Due to Cardiovascular and Infectious Disease in Institutionalized Older People: A Prospective Five-Year Study
Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 10/27/09

Cameron ID et al. – An increasing risk of death after hip fracture has been well documented but the duration and causes remain unclear, especially in very frail older people. Intensive medical supervision to reduce cardiovascular and infective complications should be provided for frail older people with recent hip fracture to reduce mortality.

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The Aftermath of Hip Fracture: Discharge Placement, Functional Status Change, and Mortality
American Journal of Epidemiology, 10/22/09 Relevance Score: 71%

Impact of a comanaged geriatric fracture center on short-term hip fracture outcomes
Archives of Internal Medicine, 10/14/09 Relevance Score: 71%

Population-based Canadian hip fracture rates with international comparisons
Osteoporosis International, 10/07/09 Relevance Score: 71%

Long-term oral anticoagulation therapy and the risk of hip fracture in patients with previous hemispheric infarction and nonrheumatic atrial fibrillation
Cerebrovascular Diseases, 11/12/09 Relevance Score: 70%

Risk of hip fracture in postmenopausal women rises steeply with age
Internet Source, 11/10/09 Relevance Score: 70%