A. Adinoff
Aug 1, 2002
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Quality indicators
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Pediatrics
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Purpose of the Study. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is a commonly prescribed medicine in hospitalized patients, but its adverse effects on older patients remain unclear. Study Population and Methods. A total of 426 hospitalized medical patients aged 70 years or older were enrolled in a prospective cohort study in a university hospital. Measurements included baseline and daily assessments including Mini-Mental State Examination scores, Confusion Assessment Method ratings, direct …