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Sedative prescriptions post-hospital discharge increase risk of falls

Posted on July 8, 2026 by admin

A major Canadian study published in CMAJ reveals that new sedative prescriptions after hospital discharge significantly increase the risk of falls, emergency visits, readmissions, and death in older adults. The danger is greatest for patients who were not previously using … Continue reading →

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