Can you trust your doctor?

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The growing use of managed care organizations to provide health care may erode patients' trust in their doctors as well as limit the types or amount of treatment a doctor can provide. Patients are advised not to assume that a doctor is always right or wrong, but to cultivate a relationship that allows good communication.

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G.I. S.O.S.: new help for intestinal distress

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Internal gas and bloating may be caused by a number of factors including sugarless gum or 'dietetic' candy containing sorbitol, mannitol, or xylitol; antacids; the swallowing of air while eating or drinking; menstrual periods; and an excessive amount of fruit or fiber.

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Thinner is better? Drug may help you say goodbye to hospitals

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Research indicates that low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) is as effective as standard heparin in treating deep-vein thrombosis. LMWH has the advantages of reducing the length of hospital stays and not requiring constant monitoring. It can also be self-injected.

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