Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) represent a major burden on society, resulting in significant
morbidity, mortality, and health care costs. Older patients living in the community are …

Background: Older people experience greater morbidity with a corresponding increase in
medication use resulting in a potentially higher risk of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) …

Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are an important health issue. While prevalence and risk
factors associated with ADRs in the general adult population have been well documented …

Background Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are the major cause of medication-related
hospital admissions in older patients living in the community. This study aimed to develop …

BACKGROUND: Although research has identified some risk factors for first-time adverse
drug reactions (ADRs), little is known about the risks associated with the number of ADRs …

Background the prevalence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in hospitalised older patients,
their clinical presentations, causative drugs, severity, preventability and measurable …

Introduction It is currently admitted that adverse drug reactions (ADRs) account for a great
burden of disease. Of particular concern are ADR-induced hospital admissions, particularly …

Background: The rapid rise in the availability and use of pharmaceutical agents, and
particularly polypharmacy, directly increases the risk for patients to experience adverse drug …

The use of medication among the elderly population has increased tremendously over the
last decade. However, the benefits of medications are always accompanied by potential …

Abstract Introduction Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) have been commonly cited as a major
cause of hospital admissions in older individuals. However, despite the apparent magnitude …