Publications by authors named "Maria Akopian"

Background/study Context: Psychotropic drug treatment has been associated with increased risk for falls and hip fractures in elderly patients. The authors examined the association between drug treatment and hip fractures resulting from falls in elderly hospitalized patients, focusing on the medications' anticholinergic properties.

Methods: This retrospective case-control study was conducted in an acute geriatric ward in a general medical center.

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