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Patients with coronary artery disease are at higher risk of small bowel bleeding when taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Coronary Artery Disease Ups Risk of Bowel Bleeds With NSAIDs

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Co-use of thienopyridine and prior use of rebamipide also up risk
People living in 94 counties spread across the lower Mississippi Delta region

Pockets of U.S. Have Excessive Colorectal Cancer Mortality

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Areas include parts of the Mississippi Delta, Appalachia, and eastern Virginia
Trends in hospital deaths among HIV-infected patients show that mortality during the antiretroviral therapy era is often caused by diseases and conditions other than AIDS. The findings were published online June 30 in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.

Non-AIDS In-Hospital Deaths Up in HIV-Infected Patients

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Non-AIDS infections and cardiovascular disease are common causes of mortality in the ART era
Split-dose regimens increase the quality of colon cleansing compared to day-before colonoscopy preparation

Split-Dose Better Than Day-Before Colonoscopy Prep

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Patients also prefer split-dose regimens for bowel cleansing
For many cancers

Mortality Rates Declining for Many Cancers

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Rates predicted to meet Healthy People 2020 targets for breast, lung, prostate cancers
Wire bristles from grill brushes can snap off

CDC: BBQ Grill Brush Wires Can Cause Serious GI Injury

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If ingested, stray wire bristles can pierce throat, intestines, public health experts warn
Many health care professionals work when they are sick

Despite Risk to Patients, Health Providers Often Work While Sick

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Main reason is not wanting to let colleagues, patients down

June 2015 Briefing – Gastroenterology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Gastroenterology for June 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Gum chewing seems to be effective for reducing post-cesarean delivery gastrointestinal complications

Meta-Analysis: Gum Chewing Beneficial After Cesarean Delivery

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Gum chewing linked to improvements in major outcomes of digestive system activation
New classification of licensure for assistant physicians has been created

Public Opinion Sought on New Licensure for Assistant Physicians

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Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts seeking public opinion prior to filing rules