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Dr. Michael Steinman, a geriatrician at the University of California, San Francisco, and co-director of the U.S. Deprescribing Research Network, said that medications are like barnacles, easy to start but hard to stop.
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Dr. Michael Steinman, a geriatrician at the University of California, San Francisco, and co-director of the U.S. Deprescribing Research Network, stated that medications are like barnacles, easy to start but hard to stop.
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Paula Span
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-09-05"
}
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October 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM (2 weeks ago)
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October 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM (2 weeks ago)

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3 Common Drugs Older Adults May Be Overusing
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/05/well/older-people-drugs-overuse.html

Medical researchers find that many older adults are overusing common medications like benzodiazepines, antibiotics, and aspirin, despite updated guidelines and increased risks. This overuse is attributed to medical inertia and ingrained habits among clinicians and patients.

Medication Overuse Older Adults Benzodiazepines Antibiotics Aspirin Geriatrics Drug Safety Healthcare Guidelines

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