Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use in patients with chronic obstructive airway diseases is associated with an increased exacerbation risk.

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An intervention program was associated with an absolute reduction of 7.3% in patients who filled proton pump ...

Since their development and widespread adoption in the late 1980s, proton pump inhibitors (PPI) have transformed the field of gastroenterology. Their high efficacy and favorable safety profiles have ...

A new study found a link between certain types of acid reflux medications and dementia. Patients who took proton pump inhibitors consistently for more than 4.4 years had a greater risk of dementia ...

In a recent study published in Neurology, researchers determine whether the current and cumulative use of prescription proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) increases the risk of incident dementia. Study: ...

The risk for dementia before age 90 years was significantly higher among people with a history of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use and was highest among those diagnosed before age 70 years regardless ...