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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

I’ll make the important distinction between gastritis – which is diagnosed only via endoscopy – and dyspepsia, the term best used to describe the symptoms many patients experience. 2013-0421 Tighe M, Afzal NA, Bevan A, et al. So diagnostic testing centers around endoscopy. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr.

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Hematology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Expanding ABIM’s engagement with stakeholder communities such as early career physicians, specialty societies and patient-focused organizations. Enhancements made to the LKA in response to feedback from physicians who identified areas for improvement, which are intended to keep the program relevant and effective.

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Podcast Episode: Febrile Seizures

PEMBlog

Both the motor movements and characteristics of the seizure, as well as the duration, are really hard to assess in a patient’s home. You should develop a specific plan for each patient with each patient. All five of those patients with meningitis had a concerning exam, and four out of five were less than 12 months of age.

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