Lower GI bleeding from diverticula or angiodysplasia can look very different - one is sudden and massive, the other is slow and chronic. Learn how doctors diagnose and treat each, and what you should do if you notice blood in your stool.
Author: Dexter Whitford
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Health systems worldwide are tackling healthcare workforce shortages with strategies like AI, flexible scheduling, and community partnerships. Learn what's working and the challenges that remain.
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