MUHC Researchers Verify Link Between Heartburn Medication And Community-acquired C. Difficile

... A new study conducted by MUHC researchers adds further evidence to the link between proton pump inhibitors, such as heartburn medications, and Clostridium difficile infection outside of hospitals. The findings published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) today used a clinical research database to confirm that proton pump inhibitors are a risk factor for C. [click link for full article] ...