Not Signed In - Acid Suppression Medication Linked With Increased Risk Of Hip Fracture
Wed, 27 Dec 2006 04:00 AM EST
... Use of the drugs proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for the treatment of acid-related diseases such as gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is associated with a greater risk of hip fracture, according to a study in the December 27 issue of JAMA. ...
Related Topics
- Fractures
- Hip Replacement
- Rose Hips
- Hip fracture
- Hip Injuries & Fractures
- GERD
- Risk Factors
- Folic Acid
- Increased risk for tuberculosis
- Increased risk of infection
- Dysplasia
- Uric Acid
- Increased risk of falls and injury (from low blood pressure)
- Increased risk of heart attack from untreated diabetes and high cholesterol
- Security Risk Assessment
- Hydrofluoric Acid
- Bursitis
- Medications
- Cardiac Risk
- Alpha Hydroxy Acid
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