Proton pump inhibitors associated with risk of chronic kidney disease

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - 09:44 in Health & Medicine

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which are commonly used drugs to reduce acid in the stomach, appear to be associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease but more research is needed to determine whether PPI use causes kidney damage, according to an article.

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