Mark H. Beers Scientist

Mark Howard Beers (c. 1954 – February 28, 2009) was an American geriatrician whose research on drug interactions among the elderly led to the creation of the eponymous Beers Criteria, which lists prescription medications that may have deleterious side effects in older patients.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1954
Birth place
Brooklyn , New York
Nationality
United States
Date of deathFebruary 28, 2009
Education
Tufts University
Known for
Beers Criteria

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Scientist

Field of study
Geriatrics

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