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Colon cancer curable and preventable;
early detection is key
WomanNewspapers.com - March/April 2017
by JOHN P. MCLAUGHLIN D.O., F.A.C.G., F.A.C.P.
Colon cancer is finally on the decline. Why? Because colonoscopy has been used for the last 20 years as an efficient tool to combat this devastating disease. Small polyps or tumors can be removed before...
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Your chest pain may be from other causes
WomanNewspapers.com - January/February 2017
by Kevin C. Westra, D.O., A.G.A.F, F.A.C.P.
Chest pain is one of the most frequent presenting symptoms to a family doctoror emergency room. Each year, over 5 million people ...
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Trouble swallowing?
WomanNewspapers.com - July/August 2016
by Michael A. Veliuona, M.D.
Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a common symptom presented to gastroenterologists. Patients may experience dysphagia to solid food, liquids, or both, and the type of dysphagia may suggest ...
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How can colon cancer awareness make a difference in your life?
WomanNewspapers.com - March/April 2016
by Michael A. Veliuona, M.D.
March is dedicated colon cancer awareness month, and health care professionals welcome the opportunity to discuss and review this deadly disease and preventative measures with their patients ...
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IBD: A treatable autoimmune disease
WomanNewspapers.com - September/October 2015
by Kevin C. Westra, D.O., A.G.A.F, F.A.C.P.
Inflammatory bowel disease, better known as IBD, is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract. The keyword is chronic as most patients diagnosed with IBD ...
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Hepatitis C and the link to liver disease
WomanNewspapers.com - July/August 2015
by JOHN P. MCLAUGHLIN D.O., F.A.C.G., F.A.C.P.
During the past 35 years, the Hepatitis C virus has been identified as the leading cause of chronic liver disease world-wide. Approximately 5-10% of infected individuals will develop cirrhosis ...
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