Acid reflux medications may increase kidney disease risk

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-10/ason-arm101915.php

Public Release: 27-Oct-2015
Acid reflux medications may increase kidney disease risk
American Society of Nephrology

Highlights

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a class of drugs used to treat acid reflux and other acid-related gastrointestinal conditions, may increase the risk for developing chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Two new studies that reached similar conclusions on the increased CKD risk associated with PPI use will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2015 November 3-8 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.

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