Integrating Fall Prevention in Primary Care Significantly Reduces Falls Among Rural Older Adults in China: Insights from the FAMILY Cluster RCT
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Integrating Fall Prevention in Primary Care Significantly Reduces Falls Among Rural Older Adults in China: Insights from the FAMILY Cluster RCT

A 12-month cluster randomized trial in rural China demonstrated that a fall prevention program integrated into primary health care significantly decreased fall risk among older adults, highlighting a scalable strategy for resource-limited settings with aging populations.
Multidomain Rehabilitation Reduces Cardiovascular Events in Older Adults Post-Myocardial Infarction: Insights from the PIpELINe Trial
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Multidomain Rehabilitation Reduces Cardiovascular Events in Older Adults Post-Myocardial Infarction: Insights from the PIpELINe Trial

A multidomain rehabilitation program combining cardiovascular risk control, dietary counseling, and exercise significantly lowers the risk of cardiovascular death or unplanned hospitalization within one year in older myocardial infarction survivors with impaired physical performance.
Nurse-Led Targeted Osteoporosis Screening Enhances Bone Health in At-Risk Older Men: Insights from a Veterans Affairs Cluster Randomized Trial
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Nurse-Led Targeted Osteoporosis Screening Enhances Bone Health in At-Risk Older Men: Insights from a Veterans Affairs Cluster Randomized Trial

A Veterans Affairs study demonstrates that a centralized nurse-led program markedly improves osteoporosis screening, treatment initiation, and adherence in men aged 65-85, leading to better bone density and potential reduction in fracture risk.
Electroacupuncture Significantly Shortens Postoperative Ileus After Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: Insights from a Multicenter Randomized Trial
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Electroacupuncture Significantly Shortens Postoperative Ileus After Laparoscopic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: Insights from a Multicenter Randomized Trial

This multicenter randomized trial demonstrates that electroacupuncture reduces postoperative ileus duration and accelerates gastrointestinal recovery after laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer, outperforming sham and standard care.
Safety and Effectiveness of the Walk ‘n Watch Exercise Protocol in Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation: Insights from a Canadian Phase 3 Stepped-Wedge Trial
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Safety and Effectiveness of the Walk ‘n Watch Exercise Protocol in Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation: Insights from a Canadian Phase 3 Stepped-Wedge Trial

A Canadian multisite trial demonstrated that the Walk 'n Watch structured exercise protocol significantly improves walking endurance in subacute stroke patients during inpatient rehabilitation without increasing serious adverse events.