Dr. Barry Dworkin

A plausible biological mechanism is not well elucidated when study suggests long-term use of certain reflux medications is associated with a higher risk of dementia. No proof of causality and is confounded by other life factors

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 17, 2023

Source:
Long-term use of certain reflux medications is associated with a higher risk of dementia, study suggests

Reference:
Cumulative Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors and Risk of Dementia: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study

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