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More than the rule of 2s: All about Meckel Diverticulum

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Background Meckel diverticulum is a congenital abnormality of the small intestine and is the most common cause of significant lower gastrointestinal bleeding in children. It arises from incomplete involution of the vitelline duct during embryonic development, typically occurring by the 7th week of gestation. ” An et.

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HIV, Aging, and Palliative Care: Peter Selwyn and Meredith Greene

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One in 10 people with newly diagnosed HIV is an older adult. People are living with HIV into advanced ages. The average age at death is likely in the 60s. Nearly half of people living with HIV are over age 55. Meredith wore a shirt that said Silence=death. But this song was actually a fundraiser for AIDS when it was released.

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Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model: A Podcast with Malaz Boustani and Diane Ty

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Summary Transcript Summary We’ve talked a lot about comprehensive dementia care on the GeriPal podcast but while the evidence is clear that these programs work, the uptake has been limited largely because there hasn’t been a strong financial case for it. It requires a fight. It’s been going on for many decades now. Malaz: I love it.