Hip Fractures Not Caused By Benzodiazepine Use After All
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 01:00 AM EST
... Benzodiazepine use was not shown to be associated with hip fractures after all, according to a new study from the Department of Ambulatory Care and Prevention (of Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care). Previous epidemiological studies suggesting an association have been used to support legislation and policy decisions that limit access to these drugs among the elderly. [click link for full article] ...
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- Fractures
- Hip Injuries & Fractures
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- Bursitis
- Dislocations
- Spontaneous fractures
- Stress fractures
- Compression Fractures
- Spinal Fractures
- Fractures due to osteoporosis
- Compression fractures of the back
- Social isolation caused by fatigue
- Secondary skin infections caused by scratching
- Weakening of the bones, fractures, joint disorders
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