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FEATURES
FECAL MICROBIOTA TRANSPLANT OFFERS HOPE TO
IMMUNOCOMPROMISED PATIENTS 6
A review of 80 cases of patients whose immune systems were compromised for various
reasons found fecal microbiota transplantation effectively treated Clostridium
difficile infection.
SMALL MOLECULES PACK A BIG PUNCH IN COLON
CANCER PREVENTION 8
Triterpenoid molecule CDDO-Me may eventually be used to reduce the incidence of
colon cancer among patients with colitis, according to new research.
RELATIONSHIPS ARE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT LOSS 10
Bariatric Innovations of Atlanta, Northside Hospital's laparoscopic adjustable gastric
banding practice, relies on surgical expertise and excellent supportive care to help
patients achieve successful weight loss.
ARE YOUR PATIENTS PROTECTED? THE CHALLENGES OF
SAFEGUARDING PHI 12
According to a recent report to Congress, theft accounts for roughly half of
major breaches of protected health information. Discover your organization's
vulnerable points.
DEPARTMENTS
TECHNOLOGY 9
BUSINESS OF MEDICINE 14
DATA VAULT 15
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