Opioid Initiation in Dementia Tied to a Major Mortality Risk
Initiation of opioid therapy for adults with dementia is linked to a significantly increased risk of death, especially in the first 2 weeks of therapy.
Source: medscape.com
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Initiation of opioid therapy for adults with dementia is linked to a significantly increased risk of death, especially in the first 2 weeks of therapy.
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