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A new approach to alter the gut microbiome and virome may be an effective treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder

Microbiota Transfer Therapy Could Help Children With Autism

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Preliminary research finds benefits from the new approach in young patients with ASD
Strategies can be employed to help physicians deal with the increasing burden of uncompensated tasks

Strategies Presented for Addressing Uncompensated Time

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Strategies include limiting tasks to those that require medical license, streamlining portal messages
A majority of primary care doctors oppose full repeal of the Affordable Care Act

Most PCPs Oppose Complete Repeal of the Affordable Care Act

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Though many would support changes, only 15 percent want law completely dismantled
Bezlotoxumab (Zinplava) is effective in reducing the risk of recurrent Clostridium difficile infection

Bezlotoxumab Promising Against Recurrent Clostridium difficile

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Medication cuts risk of recurrent C. difficile infections by 40 percent
Anxiety and depression may increase the risk of death from certain cancers

Anxiety, Depression May Up Mortality Risk for Some Cancers

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Higher death rates seen for colorectal, esophageal, pancreatic, and prostate cancers, leukemia
The "opt out" rule

‘Opt Out’ Doesn’t Increase Access to Anesthesia Care

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No increase in number of patients traveling outside home zip code, except for total hip arthroplasty
Young and middle-aged colon cancer patients may be getting chemotherapy more often than is warranted

Chemo May Be Overused in Younger Patients With Colon CA

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Researchers find treatment often isn't beneficial

ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, Jan. 19-21

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The 2017 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium The American Society of Clinical Oncology's 13th annual Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium was held from Jan. 19 to 21...
Patients with type 1 diabetes exhibit inflammation in the digestive tract and gut bacteria in a pattern that differs from individuals who do not have diabetes or those who have celiac disease

Type 1 Diabetes Tied to Gut Inflammation, Microbiota

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Type 1 diabetes patients exhibit different and distinct inflammation and gut microbiota
The most important concepts of obesity prevention and treatment are not adequately represented on the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination Step examinations

Obesity Underrepresented in Medical Licensing Exams

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Exam items primarily address diagnosis and treatment of obesity-related comorbid conditions