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Can a heartburn drug cause cognitive problems?
POSTED MARCH 21, 2016, 9:30 AM
Matthew Solan, Executive Editor, Harvard Men's Health Watch
Matthew Solan, Executive Editor, Harvard Men's Health Watch
A new study has shed light on one of the long-term effects of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). These drugs are commonly used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn, and peptic ulcers. PPIs help reduce the amount of stomach acid made by glands in the lining of the stomach. Research published recently online in JAMA Neurology showed that there may be an association between chronic use of PPIs and an increased risk of dementia.
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