Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Proton pump inhibitors linked to disruption of gut microbiome

(HealthDay)—Proton pump inhibitors may disrupt the microbiome of the digestive system, leading to infections and other complications, according to a small new study published online Nov. 25 in Microbiome.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Diuretics in proton pump inhibitor-associated hypomagnesemia

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy is associated with hospitalization for hypomagnesemia, particularly among patients also receiving diuretics, according to research published this week in PLOS Medicine. The study, conducted ...

Medications

Guidelines for safe use of NSAIDs in older people ignored

Research by the University of Sydney has found that older Australians are taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for too long and without sufficient precautions to minimise harmful side-effects.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Suboptimal usage of proton pump inhibitors common

(HealthDay)—For patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), those who receive a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) prescription from gastroenterologists are more likely to be optimal users and have better symptom control, ...

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