New Opioid Use Raises Death Risk 11-Fold in Those With Dementia

TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Older adults who begin using opioid painkillers after a dementia diagnosis have a significantly greater risk of death — about 11-fold within the first two weeks, according to new research.The risk of death continued beyond two weeks, but at a lower rate, sa…

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