Falls in HIV-Infected Patients: A Geriatric Syndrome in a Susceptible Population

Conclusion: Falls is a common geriatric syndrome. Associated risk factors in our cohort included number of medications, more than 3 comorbidities, and noncompliance. Larger studies are needed to properly characterize this geriatric syndrome in HIV-infected patients. As HIV-infected populations age, a shift into a more comprehensive geriatrics care including fall risk evaluation may be needed.

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Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - July 17, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ruiz, M. A., Reske, T., Cefalu, C., Estrada, J. Tags: HIV Clinical Management Source Type: research