DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a retired male over 65 and a former occasional cigar smoker (I quit 15 years ago) as well as a former drinker (I quit seven years ago). About 15 years ago, I was diagnosed with ...
The incident use of both proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and H2 blockers, either alone or in combination, was associated with a higher risk of calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposition (CPPD), commonly ...
A new study from Karolinska Institutet suggests that some widely used heartburn medications may be linked to kidney problems ...
Use of proton pump inhibitors appears to increase the risk for kidney failure among patients with CKD. Use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may spur progression to kidney failure in patients with ...
A new study from Karolinska Institutet suggests that some widely used heartburn medications may be linked to kidney problems ...
Research from the USA has found people taking Omeprazole and other PPIs suffer much more often than those who don't ...
Medical experts recommend doctors to assess carefully the advantages against possible dangers, before giving patients PPI prescriptions, particularly when patients need long-term treatment. Many ...
A tablet that tames heartburn can feel like a miracle. For many, a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) ends the nightly burn and restores sleep. The trouble begins when that relief becomes routine, taken ...
Dear Doctor: I had problems with acid reflux for years -- until I started taking a proton pump inhibitor. Now I read they may raise the risk of stomach cancer. I don't want to go back to the days ...
Dear Doctor K: For years I’ve been taking a PPI twice a day for heartburn. My doctor wants me to cut back, or stop altogether. Do you think it’s possible? Dear Reader: To anyone tormented by frequent ...
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