GERD, diarrhea, and colorectalcancer are examples ofgastrointestinal diseases. Whenexamined, some diseases shownothing wrong with the GI tract, butthere are still symptoms. Otherdiseases have symptoms, and thereare also visible irregularities in the Gltract. Most gastrointestinal diseasescan be prevented and/or treated.Direction:Submit journal about updates withthe latest trends and innovations inthe treatment of GI disorders.1. Briefly describe the scenario.2. What have you learned from it?3. What enhancement can youpropose to improve the latest trendsand innovations?

The gastrointestinal tract also called as GI tract. It have series of hollow organs. This starts…

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Chapter1: Phlebotomy: Past And Present And The Healthcare Setting

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