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Critically injured patients develop changes in the composition of the gut microbiome within 72 hours

Alterations in Gut Microbiome Noted Within 72 Hours of Injury

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Significant changes in phylogenetic composition and taxon relative abundance in critically injured patients
Results of the Physicians Foundation 2017 Patient Survey show that most patients are satisfied with their overall relationship with their physician

Most Patients Satisfied With Relationship With Physician

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But majority of patients, physicians think doctors don't have time to provide highest standard of care
From 2003 to 2015 there was an increase in use of robotic-assisted radical nephrectomy

Robotic Radical Nephrectomy Becoming More Common

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And robotic laparoscopy for rectal cancer resection does not reduce risk for conversion to open surgery

September 2017 Briefing – Gastroenterology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for September 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Ramucirumab appears to be safe and effective for the treatment of advanced gastric cancer

Ramucirumab Shows Promise in Care of Advanced Gastric Cancer

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In two separate trials, hazard ratios for overall survival favor treatment with ramucirumab
The public is being given its 14th opportunity to safely dispose of pills and patches at collection points operated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and its partners.

DEA Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs on Oct. 28

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Only pills or patches will be accepted, not liquids, needles, or sharps; service is free and anonymous
A joint effort between students at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Rhode Island School of Design is training future physicians in design thinking to help identify and repair health system issues that contribute to physician burnout

Design Thinking Enables Med Students to Solve Challenges

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Partnership with design students focuses on innovative solutions to health system issues
Aspirin therapy is associated with a reduced risk of hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma

For Hepatitis B Patients, Aspirin Tied to Lower Risk of HCC

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5 years of aspirin therapy linked to significantly lower incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma
Clinicians' job satisfaction is associated with improved burnout scores and reduced intention to leave their practices

Clinician Job Satisfaction Linked to Improved Burnout Scores

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Reduced intention to leave practice for clinicians who report increased job satisfaction during follow-up

The American College of Gastroenterology, Oct. 13-18

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The American College of Gastroenterology's 82nd Annual Scientific Meeting The annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology was held from...