HEALTH
Acid Blockers Appear Superior to PPIs in Erosive Esophagitis
TOPLINE: While most potassium-competitive acid blockers demonstrate superior healing rates than proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in patients with erosive esophagitis, both types of treatment offer relief compared with placebo, a meta-analysis suggests. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a database search up to May 31, 2023, for randomized controlled trials of potassium-competitive acid blockers and PPIs for the …