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For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.
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The first oral chemotherapy drug for colon cancer was approved by FDA in 2001.
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Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.
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Lower drug doses for elderly patients should be used first, with titrations of the dose as tolerated to prevent unwanted drug-related pharmacodynamic effects.
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Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.