Use of proton pump inhibitors and risk of osteoporosis-related fractures.

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CMAJ 2008 Aug 12 179 4 319-26

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Authors

Leslie WD, Metge CJ, Lix LM, Targownik LE, Leung S, Prior HJ

Abstract

The use of proton pump inhibitors has been associated with an increased risk of hip fracture. We sought to further explore the relation between duration of exposure to proton pump inhibitors and osteoporosis-related fractures.

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18695179

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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't