17 Mar Proton-Pump Inhibitors: Small Increased Risk of Fractures in Children
Yun-Han Wang
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Yun-Han Wang, PhD Student
Karolinska Institute
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use has been linked to increased risk of fracture in adults. Despite an increasing trend in prescription of PPIs in children, there is scarce evidence regarding this safety concern in pediatric patients.
MedicalResearch.com: What are the main findings?
Response: Our findings suggested that PPI use is associated with a small increased risk of fracture in children. The association was driven by fracture of upper limb, lower limb, and other sites; appeared to be mainly restricted to children aged 6 and older; and seemed to be somewhat more pronounced with longer cumulative duration of PPI use.
MedicalResearch.com: What should readers take away from your report?
Response: Risk of fracture should be taken into account when weighing the benefits and risks of PPI treatment in children.
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Last Updated on March 17, 2020 by Marie Benz MD FAAD