Is polypharmacy associated with mortality in the very old: Findings from the Newcastle 85+ Study
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DOI: 10.1111/bcp.15211
Abstract: Polypharmacy is common in the very old (≥85 years), where little is known about its association with mortality. We aimed to investigate the association between polypharmacy and all‐cause mortality in the very old, over an 11‐year… read more here.
Keywords: polypharmacy; polypharmacy associated; newcastle study; mortality ... See more keywords
Characterising polypharmacy in the very old: Findings from the Newcastle 85+ Study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0245648
Abstract: Background Polypharmacy is potentially harmful and under-researched amongst the fastest growing subpopulation, the very old (aged ≥85). We aimed to characterise polypharmacy using data from the Newcastle 85+ Study—a prospective cohort of people born in… read more here.
Keywords: characterising polypharmacy; polypharmacy old; old findings; frequently prescribed ... See more keywords