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Diagnosing diseases in travelers can be difficult. The tests are often inconclusive or based on a series of blood tests done before and after the illness. The usefulness of accurate diagnosis ‘after the fact’ is of interest, but not particularly practical. That is why this new test, available in just another week, will allow be …
A series of patients on Benicar, a safe and effective blood pressure medication, have developed diarrhea due to small intestine irritation. The medication (Olmesartan) can cause a change in the small intestine similar to celiac disease. It resolves with stopping of the medication. This finding is of some interest as Benicar is a popular blood …
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