Investigating the association between opioid analgesics and the risk of bone fracture

Background Opioids have been increasingly prescribed to people with pain; despite limited evidence to support their effectiveness and safety in the long-term. Opioids may increase the risk of bone fracture due to effects on the central nervous system (CNS) and on bone mineral density (BMD). The ai...

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Main Author: Peach, Emily J.
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2020
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/59828/