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Fecal transplants (FMT) have become standard therapy for C. difficile infections and may soon be used to treat other conditions. Learn more…
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Just because it’s your own pet doesn’t mean you should ignore the serious dangers of any dog bite.
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So you had a great time at an outdoor cookout. The barbecued chicken was delicious, and you even had seconds…