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New decision rule can reduce unnecessary head CT scans in older adults after falls

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Falling on level ground is a common cause of a brain bleed. Computed tomography (CT) of the head is commonly used to assess patients who have fallen. But sending every patient who has fallen for a head scan is inefficient and costly. New decision rule will help emergency department physicians determine which older adults need imaging for head injuries.

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Medical Xpress broke the news in on Monday, December 4, 2023.
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