Risk of Fractures Requiring Hospitalization After an Initial Prescription for Zolpidem, Alprazolam, Lorazepam, or Diazepam in Older Adults

@article{Finkle2011RiskOF,
  title={Risk of Fractures Requiring Hospitalization After an Initial Prescription for Zolpidem, Alprazolam, Lorazepam, or Diazepam in Older Adults},
  author={William D. Finkle and Jane S Der and Sander Greenland and John L. Adams and Gregory K. Ridgeway and Terrance Blaschke and Zixia Wang and Richard M. Dell and K Vanriper},
  journal={Journal of the American Geriatrics Society},
  year={2011},
  volume={59}
}
To determine whether zolpidem is a safer alternative to benzodiazepines. 
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