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Saturated Fat Tied to Small Intestine Cancers
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Diets high in saturated fat appear to increase the risk of small intestine carcinoid tumors, according to a report in the November 15th issue of Cancer Research. Reuters Health Information
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Steroid-Loaded Erythrocytes Show Promise for Refractory Ulcerative Colitis
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An infusion of dexamethasone-loaded autologous erythrocytes appears to be an effective treatment for mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis that is refractory to mesalamine, new research suggests. Moreover, this treatment may offer a better safety profile than conventional steroid therapy. Reuters Health Information
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Autofluorescence Videoendoscopy Improves Colon Polyp Discovery
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Compared to use of white light colonoscopy, a prototype autofluorescence imaging videoendoscopy system (AFI, Olympus Medical Systems) can improve detection of colon polyps, according to results of a pilot study by Japanese investigators. Reuters Health Information
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