Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5890578 | Bone | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
In community dwelling older persons, the use of PPIs is inversely associated with vBMDt, an early marker of the osteoporotic process. These findings suggest that PPI use might increase the risk of fractures in older subjects through its detrimental effects on trabecular bone.
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Authors
Marcello Maggio, Fulvio Lauretani, Gian Paolo Ceda, Francesca De Vita, Giuliana Bondi, Andrea Corsonello, Chiara Cattabiani, Fabrizia Lattanzio, Carmelinda Ruggiero, Antonio Nouvenne, Tiziana Meschi, Stefania Bandinelli, Luigi Ferrucci,