Antacids in Childhood Could Increase Risk for Bone Fractures
Razi Berry Infants who are given antacids in their first year of life are more likely to fracture a bone later as a child, according to a new study published June 7th in Pediatrics. Early acid suppression and childhood bone fractures The study, “Early Acid Suppression Therapy Exposure and Fracture in Young Children,” was led […]
Link Between PPI Use and Pneumonia in the Elderly
Node Smith, ND A recent study has found a link between the use of Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) and pneumonia in the elderly.1 PPIs are a commonly used class of drugs for the treatment of heartburn and stomach ulcers. They are generally viewed as safe by the conventional medical community and utilized very often, however, there […]