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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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Heartburn drug may cause future kidney problems (in white older-male US Vets)
Health Headlines Commentary for February 23, 2017 Source: Popular heartburn drugs could lead to kidney damage without warning: study Reference: Long-term kidney outcomes among users of proton pump inhibitors without intervening acute kidney injury