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Cholinesterase inhibitors and falls, syncope and injuries in patients with cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Manan AhujaShailee SiddhpuriaArian KarimiKaitlin LewisEric Kai-Chung WongJustin LeeChristina Reppas-RindlisbacherEmma SoodChristopher GaborChristopher Patterson
Published in: Age and ageing (2023)
In patients with neurocognitive disorders, cholinesterase inhibitors were associated with decreased risk of falls, increased risk of syncope and no association with accidental trauma or fractures. These findings will help clinicians better evaluate risks and benefits of cholinesterase inhibitors.
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