Browsing by Subject "Polypharmacy"

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  • Risk Factors For Drug-Related Problems Causing Emergency Department Visits In Older Adults 

    Trenaman, Shanna (2014-08-21)
    Prior research has shown that polypharmacy and the use of inappropriate medication increases the risk of drug-related emergency department visits. This has been investigated in the context of medications alone without ...

  • Sex, Drugs and Dementia 

    Trenaman, Shanna (2020-07-20)
    Older adults comprise the greatest segment of the population that use medications. Aging, sex and genetic considerations alter medication metabolism which modifies drug exposure, effect and risk of toxicity. Anticholinergic ...