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GERD in infants can significantly impact growth and parent-child bonding, necessitating careful consideration of both non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.

The CDC investigation revealed that the 65 people who contracted Salmonella from the outbreak ranged from 2 to 88 years old, highlighting the wide demographic susceptibility to foodborne illnesses.

The Epitomee capsule, a novel ingestible device for weight management, has shown promising results in clinical trials, with 55.5% of users losing at least 5% of their baseline body weight at 24 weeks.

Researchers identified the post-fast refeeding period as a distinct state with greater potential for tumor proliferation compared to the fasted or continuously fed state.

A 2023 study found that participants who consumed fast food for 20% or more of their meals accumulated excessive fat in their livers, highlighting the potential impact of dietary choices on liver health.

Early diagnosis of mesenteric ischemia remains a clinical challenge due to its often vague symptoms, but timely imaging and high clinical suspicion are key to preventing catastrophic outcomes.