Proton pump inhibitors may raise hip fracture risk
A reader asks about Nexium and other proton pump inhibitors used for heartburn. Doctors note PPI use can modestly contribute to hip fractures with long term high dose use, suggest ensuring vitamin D intake and calcium citrate, plus non drug acid control methods and possible device or surgical options. Narcolepsy may explain fainting with laughter in a separate case, with cataplexy and daytime sleepiness.
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A.H. Nexium
AcipHex
DR. Donohue
K.R
Free federal consumer help package and tips for budgeting
Dear Readers as National Consumer Protection Week highlighted, the Federal Citizen Information Center and the FTC offer a free package of guides on mortgage payment strategies debt collection credit reports and money management. Include the 2009 Consumer Action Handbook and order by web mail or phone with contact details.
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Federal Citizen Information Center
Federal Trade Commission
Deloise
Consumer Action
Pueblo
Gsa.gov
Watching Tillie’s home for possible elder abuse concerns
A concerned neighbor reports an elderly woman in her 90s living in a basement while relatives occupy the rest of the house. They fear inheritance motives and urge monitoring and reporting to authorities if abuse is suspected. Also addressed is a spouse’s separate social life affecting the couple’s connection and calls for direct communication to improve trust.
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Annie
Tillie
Canada
Canadian Network For
Capea.ca
Public Health Agency of Canada
Publichealth.gc.ca
Colonnade Rd
U.L
Ottawa
Ontario
U.S
National Center On
Ncca
Aca
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M.D
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King Featur
Heloise
James P
San Angelo
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Annie's
Mit
N. Taylor
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Dodge City
Hays
Great Bend
Finney County
Ford
Seward
Finney
Barton
Ellis
Holcomb
County Commission
Mark Nelson
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