While 50%-80% of PPI prescriptions are unjustified, particularly for unnecessary nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-related ulcer prophylaxis, PPIs remain underprescribed for patients at risk ...

Sources of error that may lead to false association include PPI use shortly before diagnosis, short-term PPI use.

People who have been prescribed a common type of medication for indigestion are being urged to check how long they have been ...

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 ...

A study, published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, examined the effects of proton pump inhibitors on cognitive decline. Researchers studied data from surveys of middle-aged individuals ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Findings showed use was associated with fatigue and lower health-related quality of life. The associations were ...

Objective To help to clarify whether long term use of proton pump inhibitors is associated with an increased risk of gastric adenocarcinoma by designing a study that considered the existing literature ...

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are medicines commonly prescribed to treat acid-related digestive problems, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (or GERD). As of 2011, up to 1 in 5 older adults ...