
Alexander Chaitoff
Dr. Alexander Chaitoff is a prominent researcher and physician at the University of Michigan School of Medicine, known for his work in geriatric medicine. He recently gained attention for leading a significant study that examined the risks associated with polypharmacy among older adults, revealing that taking five or more prescription medications is linked to a 38% increase in mortality risk.
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Dr. Alexander Chaitoff led the research on polypharmacy at the University of Michigan School of Medicine.
'Polypharmacy' linked to 38% higher mortality risk for older adultsFox News·
United States· 2026-07-30

