Osteoporosis is a global public health problem, with fractures contributing to significant
morbidity and mortality. Although postmenopausal osteoporosis is most common, up to 30 …

Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the most effective therapy for the full spectrum of gastric-
acid-related diseases. However, in the past decade, a steadily increasing list of …

Background: Hypoparathyroidism (hypoPT) is the most common complication following
bilateral thyroid operations. Thyroid surgeons must employ strategies for minimizing and …

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) potently inhibit gastric acid secretion and are widely used for
treatment of acid-related diseases including gastroesophageal reflux disease and …

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have been increasingly used over the last decades and there
are concerns about overuse and the numerous reported side-effects. It is uncertain whether …

We performed a meta-analysis of relevant studies to quantify the magnitude of the
association between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and risk of hip fracture. Patients with PPIs …

Background Concerns have been raised about the risk of fractures with acid-suppressive
medications, such as proton pump inhibitors and histamine 2-receptor antagonists. Methods …

Objective To examine the association between chronic use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
and risk of hip fracture. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting Nurses' Health Study, which …

Abbreviations: BID= bis in die DSPTC= diffuse sclerosing papillary thyroid cancer FNA= fine-
needle aspiration HT= Hashimoto thyroiditis iPTH= intact parathyroid hormone 25OHD= 25 …

Importance Experts debate optimal 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 [OH] D) levels for
musculoskeletal health. Objective To compare the effects of placebo, low-dose …