Does risk of fall in older people during fast-walking -- the TASCOG study?
Tests of fast-walking may be useful in identifying older individuals at risk of multiple falls. There may be two distinct groups at risk--the frail person with short shuffling steps, and the healthy person exposed to greater risk.
In our cohort, outcome from severe dengue was primarily related to nonhematological organ failure. Low serum albumin concentration on ICU admission and a more positive fluid balance at 72 hours were also associated with worse outcomes.