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Aug 2026
Opioids to Treat Chronic Pain in the Older Adult: A Clinical Consensus to Guarantee Safety and Avoid Adverse Events
Pain management in older adults presents unique challenges owing to age-related physiological changes, comorbidities, polypharmacy, and heightened vulnerability to opioid-related adverse effects. This consensus review synthesizes current evidence and expert opinion on the safe and effective use of opioids in older adul...
Hugo Ribeiro, J. Neves, Paulo Roberto et al.
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