Benzodiazepine Use and the Risk of Dementia in the Elderly Population: An Umbrella Review of Meta-Analyses

Benzodiazepine Use and the Risk of Dementia in the Elderly Population: An Umbrella Review of Meta-Analyses

The prevalence of dementia among the elderly is high, and it is the leading cause of death globally. However, the relationship between benzodiazepine use and dementia risk has produced inconsistent results, necessitating an updated review of the evidence. To address this, we conducted an umbrella re...

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Main Authors: Chieh-Chen Wu, Mao-Hung Liao, Chun-Hsien Su, Tahmina Nasrin Poly, Ming-Chin Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-10-01
Series:Journal of Personalized Medicine
Subjects:
benzodiazepine
dementia
Alzheimer’s disease
meta-analysis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4426/13/10/1485

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