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• Nexium, Prilosec, Similar Heartburn Drugs May Increase Diabetes Risk: Study

  October 8, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns of a potential link between long-term use of Nexium and similar heartburn drugs, and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

• Nexium, Prilosec and Other PPI Drug May Increase Risk of COVID-19 Infections: Study

  July 14, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links the use of heartburn drugs like Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid to an increased risk of COVID-19 infection.

• Nexium, Prilosec Use May Increase Risk Of Dementia: Study

  May 12, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study may show how and why Nexium, Prilosec and similar heartburn medications could increase the risk of dementia.

• Childhood Fracture Risk Linked to Nexium, Prilosec, Other Proton Pump Inhibitors: Study

  March 18, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that children taking heartburn drugs like Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid face an increased risk of bone fractures.

• Heartburn Drugs Reduce Risk Of Gastrointestinal Bleeding, But Increase Pneumonia Risks: Study

  January 29, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  New research finds that heartburn drugs are effective in preventing gastrointestinal bleeding in critically ill patients, but also appear to increase the risk of pneumonia.

• Memory, Cognition Problems from Nexium, Prilosec, Other PPI Drugs Seen Among Breast Cancer Survivors: Study

  January 21, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study links heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec to cognition problems experienced by breast cancer survivors.

• Nexium, Prilosec Infection Risks Higher In Children With Certain Genetic Traits: Study

  December 18, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that children's susceptibility to infections after using heartburn drugs like Nexium and Prilosec may be affected by genetics.

• Combinations of Drugs Linked To Bone Fractures, Such as Nexium and Opioids, Can Increase Risks Exponentially: Study

  November 21, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that taking multiple drugs linked to bone fracture problems can increase the risk exponentially.

• Long-Term Proton Pump Inhibitor Prescriptions Provide “Low Value” for Older Adults: Study

  September 18, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  A third of heartburn drugs prescribed to elderly patients may be unnecessary, researchers warn.

• Selection of Nexium, Prilosec and Other PPI Lawsuits for Bellwether Process Debated By Parties

  September 10, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Plaintiffs and defendants in heartburn drug lawsuits are sparring over the bellwether trial selection process.