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Thromboprophylaxis with aspirin in patients with extremity fractures appears to prevent death and lower the incidences of deep-vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism without any significant differences as compared with thromboprophylaxis with low-molecular-weight heparin, according to a study.

The risk of falls is higher among sedentary patients and those with lower Timed Up and Go test (TUG), according to a study. Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are also at increased risk of falls.

Reduced lung function, regardless of smoking status, contributes to an increased hypertension prevalence, reports a study.

Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) using cilostazol appears to be more beneficial than single antiplatelet therapy, with the results of a study suggesting that DAPT helps lower the incidence of ischemic stroke recurrence without increasing the risk of severe or life-threatening bleeding.