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Diverticular Disease Hospital Admissions Are Increasing, With Poor Outcomes in the Elderly and Emerg
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Title Diverticular Disease Hospital Admissions Are Increasing, With Poor Outcomes in the Elderly and Emerg
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/713210?src=rss
Description A British study evaluated diverticular disease admission rates and associated outcomes through a national population study. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Category Articles > Gastroenterology
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Date Dec 8, 2009
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