• Association between prescribed central nervous system depressant drugs, comorbidity and cognition among hospitalised older patients: a cross-sectional study 

      Siddiqui, Tahreem Ghazal; Cheng, Socheat; Gossop, Michael; Kristoffersen, Espen Saxhaug; Grambaite, Ramune; Lundqvist, Christofer (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-07-27)
      <i>Objectives</i> - Central nervous system depressants (CNSDs) such as opioids, benzodiazepine and Z-hypnotics are commonly used. However, CNSDs may influence cognitive function, especially in older hospitalised patients with comorbidities. The aim was to examine the association between CNSD use and cognitive function in older patients. We assessed global and domain specific cognitive function, among ...
    • The patterns and burden of multimorbidity in geriatric patients with prolonged use of addictive medications 

      Cheng, Socheat; Siddiqui, Tahreem Ghazal; Gossop, Michael; Wyller, Torgeir Bruun; Kristoffersen, Espen Saxhaug; Lundqvist, Anders Christofer (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-02-18)
      <i>Background</i> - Multimorbidity and prolonged use of addictive medications are prevalent among older patients, and known to increase the risk of adverse drug events. Yet, the relationship between these two entities has remained understudied.<br><br> <i>Aims</i> - This study explored the association between multimorbidity burden and prolonged use of addictive medications in geriatric patients, ...