Monday, December 13, 2010

Narcotic Painkillers May Pose Danger to Elderly Patients

Narcotic Painkillers May Pose Danger to Elderly Patients, Study Says - NYTimes.com: Older patients with arthritis who take narcotic-based drugs to relieve pain face a higher risk of bone fracture, heart attack and death when compared to those taking non-narcotic drugs, according to a government-financed study published Monday.

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