May 27, 2009

Use of Acid-Suppressive Medications Associated With Increased Risk of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

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According to a new study published in JAMA, hospitalized patients who receive acid-suppressive medication (such as Proton Pump Inhibitors [PPIs] and H2 blockers) have a 30 percent increased risk of…

Source: About Heartburn / GERD

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