Common painkillers triple harmful side effects in dementia

(University of Exeter) Two studies at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2018 (AAIC) highlight a significant increase in harmful side effects related to the use of commonly prescribed opioid painkillers in people with dementia. Researchers also identified a mechanism that may be causing the problem.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-07/uoe-cpt072018.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 24, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

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