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The incident use of both proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and H2 blockers, either alone or in combination, was associated with a higher risk of calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposition (CPPD), commonly ...

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A tablet that tames heartburn can feel like a miracle. For many, a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) ends the nightly burn and restores sleep. The trouble begins when that relief becomes routine, taken ...

Millions of Americans take medications known as proton pump inhibitors every day to treat heartburn and acid reflux, and in recent years, these drugs, also known as PPIs, have been linked to a greater ...

Dear Doctor K: For years I’ve been taking a PPI twice a day for heartburn. My doctor wants me to cut back, or stop altogether. Do you think it’s possible? Dear Reader: To anyone tormented by frequent ...