Pancreatic cancer patients who were prescribed lorazepam for anxiety had poorer survival rates.

Published Date: 25 Aug 2023

United States: Lorazepam (LOR) stimulates fibrosis and inflammatory signaling, promotes ischemic, and is linked to a lower survival rate for pancreatic cancer.

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