Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic use for sleep disturbance in people aged over 55 years living with dementia: a series of cohort studies

Analysis (n=25,468) noted dose-dependent increase in fracture risk with new Z-drug use (HR 1.40;95% CI, 1.01-1.94) in dementia; falls prevention strategies may be needed when they are prescribed. However, multiple outcomes were examined, increasing risk of false-positive findings

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National Institute for Health Research