Aging, Author Interviews, Frailty, JAMA, Orthopedics / 16.05.2024
Rutgers Study Finds Marked Increase in Fractures in Nursing Home Patients Started on Blood Pressure Meds
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
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Dr. Chintan Dave[/caption]
Chintan V. Dave PharmD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy and Epidemiology
Assistant Director
Rutgers Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science
Academic Director
Rutgers Center for Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: Our study examined the association between initiation of an antihypertensive medication and its correlation with fracture risk among older nursing home veterans.
Dr. Chintan Dave[/caption]
Chintan V. Dave PharmD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy and Epidemiology
Assistant Director
Rutgers Center for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science
Academic Director
Rutgers Center for Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: Our study examined the association between initiation of an antihypertensive medication and its correlation with fracture risk among older nursing home veterans.