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Cover story:
Women & Gastrointestinal Conditions
Roxanne Jones was certain she was having a heart attack. It was the middle
of the night in 1999, and the pain behind her sternum woke her out of a
deep sleep. But after a full physical, her doctor gave her a completely
different diagnosis. Full
story
Commonly Prescribed
Medications
Commonly Prescribed Medications for Gastrointestinal Conditions Full Story
Departments:
Ages & Stages:
Colon Cancer & Women
Chesapeake, VA, gastroenterologist Patricia Raymond has a message for
women: "Don't assume you can't get colon cancer because you're a woman." Full
story
Ask the Expert: Commonly Asked Questions & Answers about Gastrointenstinal Conditions
The experts answer questions about a virtual colonscopy and IBS treatment. Full
story
Lifestyle Corner: Think Fiber For A Healthy GI Tract
by Pamela Peeke, MD, MPH
When it comes to the health of your gastrointestinal tract, the
magic word is "Fiber." Full
story
Resources
National organizations and Web sites for more information
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