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October 27, 2020
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Kiwi fruit effective, well tolerated in treating chronic constipation

Kiwi fruit effective, well tolerated in treating chronic constipation

Two peeled kiwi fruit per day improved chronic constipation while being better tolerated than other traditional natural remedies, according to a randomized study presented at ACG 2020 Virtual.

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October 19, 2020
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Curiosity and Persistence: The Discovery of H. pylori with Dr. Barry Marshall

Curiosity and Persistence: The Discovery of H. pylori with Dr. Barry Marshall

In this podcast episode, we interview Barry Marshall, AC, FRACP, FRS, FAA, the legendary Nobel Laureate who discovered that peptic ulcer disease was caused by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, not excess acid.

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October 02, 2020
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ASSH marks 75th anniversary with virtual meeting, appreciation for global connections

ASSH marks 75th anniversary with virtual meeting, appreciation for global connections

Presenters at the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting highlighted the 75th anniversary of the society. A video shown also paid tribute to the roots of ASSH and what has been learned in the specialty since then.

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October 02, 2020
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‘Noise’ with mass spectrometry warrants caution when measuring hormones during menopause

‘Noise’ with mass spectrometry warrants caution when measuring hormones during menopause

Clinicians using conventional mass spectrometry to measure hormone levels should use caution when assessing data from postmenopausal women, when very low estradiol levels are difficult to measure accurately, according to a speaker.

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September 29, 2020
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Q&A: In-vehicle ECG monitoring could prevent traffic accidents caused by CV events

Q&A: In-vehicle ECG monitoring could prevent traffic accidents caused by CV events

In-vehicle cardiac monitoring for older drivers may reduce their risk for heart-related traffic accidents, according to a researcher.

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September 21, 2020
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Peter Gibson, MD: Nutrition, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Peter Gibson, MD: Nutrition, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

In this episode, Peter Gibson, MD, discusses the advent of FODMAPs, the importance of integrated care and preventive medicine, and how his research led to the development of a widely popular medical app.

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August 21, 2020
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Common and unrecognized, primary aldosteronism warrants more screening, targeted treatment

Common and unrecognized, primary aldosteronism warrants more screening, targeted treatment

Primary aldosteronism, an adrenal disorder and a secondary cause of hypertension, has historically been considered a rare condition.

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August 17, 2020
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GOURMET-HF

Association between calorie intake and post-discharge outcomes in patients hospitalized for HF.

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August 11, 2020
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App estimates risk of delaying cancer treatment during pandemic

App estimates risk of delaying cancer treatment during pandemic

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact various aspects of cancer care, oncologists must decide whether to delay treatment or proceed despite increased risk for infection with the novel coronavirus.

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July 31, 2020
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ASCO-ACCC collaboration aims to make clinical trial diversity ‘part of our DNA’

ASCO-ACCC collaboration aims to make clinical trial diversity ‘part of our DNA’

Two prominent oncology organizations have launched a collaboration designed to increase racial and ethnic diversity in cancer clinical trials.

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