Incidentally Detected Basal Ganglia Calcifications Are Not Associated with Impaired Mobility and Recurrent Falls in Older Adults.
de Graaf IM; de Jonghe A; Golüke NMS; de Brouwer EJM; Emmelot-Vonk MH; de Jong PA; Kwekkeboom LCM; Koek HL · 2026 · Journal of clinical medicine
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Background: Basal ganglia calcifications (BGCs) are frequently detected on brain CT scans in older adults, but their clinical relevance for mobility and fall risk is unclear. This study investigated the association of BGCs with impaired…
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Metadata source: Europe PMC · DOI 10.3390/jcm15124732