Hospitals measure the rates of falls and injuries to ensure these practices are followed. Patient falls are reported as a rate of falls per 1000 patient days. A lower rate is better. Steps our doctors ...

Diabetes can lead to serious complications when not properly managed. Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage blood ...

Results The incidence rate of Achilles tendinopathy is 1.85 per 1,000 Dutch GP registered patients. In the adult population (21–60 years), the incidence rate is 2.35 per 1,000. In 35% of the cases, a ...

After years of decreasing amputations in the United States, rates of non-traumatic lower extremity amputations due to diabetes and related conditions are rising, and Oklahoma is among the states with ...