Opioid use and the risk of falls, fall injuries and fractures among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Yoshikawa A, Ramirez G, Smith ML, Foster M, Nabil AK, Jani SN, Ory MG.

BACKGROUND: There is increasing concern about opioid use as a pain treatment option among older adults. Existing literature implies an association between opioid use and fracture, increasing the risk of death and disabilities; yet, this relationship with o...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news