Dr. Nicholas Vozoris, St. Michael's Hospital (IMAGE)

St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Nicholas Vozoris, St. Michael's Hospital

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A group of drugs commonly prescribed for insomnia, anxiety and breathing issues "significantly increase the risk" that older people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease need to visit a doctor or ED, according to new research by Dr. Nicholas Vozoris of St. Michael's Hospital.

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