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The Promise of Fecal Transplant

A microbiome treatment for C. difficile infection proves we are not just what we eat, but also what we have in our gut. Clostridium difficile, a bacterium that may cause serious intestinal conditions, is a growing concern in the United States. Almost half a million Americans were infected with the bacterium, also known as C. […]

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New Understanding About Celiac Disease

Celiac disease (CD) is an intolerance of gluten, the protein composite present in certain grains, notably wheat. It causes intestinal damage that can lead to symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe malnourishment. Though it was once considered rare, new data suggest that CD may, in fact, affect three million men, women and children in […]

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Ensuring Endoscope Safety

Our use of proven equipment and sterilization procedures provides patients the highest level of confidence. You may have seen news reports this spring about a number of hospital patients in California who were infected with a powerful bacterium between October 2014 and January 2015. As many as 179 patients may have been exposed to Carbapenem-Resistant […]

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Dr. Parajon Brings Podiatry to Premier

Basic podiatric care is an important but often overlooked component of overall good health and a matter of necessity for people with diabetes. In January 2015, Dr. Robert C. Parajon joined Premier Medical Group, adding podiatric medicine to our list of specialties. “Podiatry is part of the big picture of comprehensive medical care,” says Dr. […]

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