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CONTEXT: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may interfere with calcium absorption through induction of hypochlorhydria but they also may reduce bone resorption through inhibition of osteoclastic vacuolar proton pumps. OBJECTIVE: To determine the association between PPI therapy and risk of hip fracture. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PATIENTS: A nested case-contro...
Two recent studies have reported increased hip fracture rates with long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use raising concerns about adverse effects of this class of drugs on mineral metabolism. One plausible mechanism by which PPIs could affect calcium economy and skeletal homeostasis is by impairing intestinal calcium absorption. In the long term,...
Background Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the most popularly prescribed drugs in Australia for conditions such as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease and functional dyspepsia. Despite their good safety profile, PPIs have potential adverse effects, yet they are often overprescribed and without a clear indication. Object...
Did you know that the multi-billion drug category known as "acid blockers," despite being used by millions around the world daily, may not work as well as the humble ginger plant in relieving symptoms of indigestion and heartburn?  Ginger is a spice, a food, and has been used as a medicine safely for millennia by a wide range of world cultu...
BACKGROUND: Recent literature reports of potential adverse effects (AEs) of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), especially during long-term treatments. PURPOSE: To present a literature review of major AEs: digestive infections, pneumonia, bone fracture, hypomagnesemia, interstitial nephritis, gastric cancer and neutropenia. DATA SOURCES: The authors use...
Here are five natural heartburn remedies that went head to head with drugs and won Whether you call it heartburn, acid reflux, GERD, or just indigestion, the discomfort is unmistakable. It's a sour taste at the back of your throat... a burning sensation in the middle of your chest... a persistent dry cough... a painful sensation in your stomach....
Did you know that pharmaceuticals used to treat heartburn actually increase gastrointestinal problems? Fortunately, there are natural ways to fight off acid reflux. Do you suffer from heartburn? If so, you are among the millions of Americans with chest discomfort that occurs after a meal. Contrary to what you may believe from watching television...
Put down the antacids! New study shows that acid blockers are detrimental to cardiovascular health. Introduction Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a group of drugs whose main action is blocking the secretion of gastric acid. They are dominant medical treatment of peptic ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and indigestion. ...
Ulcers hurt! That burning, gnawing pain will make you want to reach for your ulcer meds fast. But, wait a minute. Not so fast. Those drugs may be causing some really serious problems. About one in ten of us know the pain of an ulcer all to well. As a result, ulcer medications have become some of the top selling drugs in the world. The very popul...

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