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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: June 20, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Approximately 20-25% of the American population may suffer from functional dyspepsia. Screening these patients for H. pylori and other potential gastric pathogens can guide clinical decisions regarding therapeutic interventions. Evaluating H. pylori...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: May 24, 2023 at 8:30 AM
Humans and fungi have co-evolved on the planet, and most humans have the necessary physiological "machinery" to degrade and detoxify small amounts of...
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Britt Harris: April 19, 2023 at 8:30 AM
Mycotoxins are toxic substances produced by molds that can severely impact human health. As a practitioner, it is essential to understand the...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: April 11, 2023 at 8:30 AM
Molds, and their mycotoxins, have been with us, always. The earliest known mold fossil is about 900 million years old. As members of the kingdom...
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US BioTek Marketing Department: March 22, 2023 at 10:32 AM
Provide patients a clear picture of their toxic burden & how it’s impacting their health Today we are excited to announce that we have launched...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: March 14, 2023 at 8:30 AM
March 17th is fast approaching, and those of us that celebrate a gluten-free St. Patrick’s day have some decisions to make. The luck of the Irish may...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: February 14, 2023 at 8:30 AM
The shocking collapse of football safety Damar Hamlin during a recent Monday Night Football game has refocused attention on heart health in younger...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: January 11, 2023 at 8:30 AM
Busy clinicians need an accurate, cost-effective screen for early dementia and strategies to decrease dementia risk in their patient populations. An...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: December 19, 2022 at 9:46 AM
Tis the season to overindulge. Between holiday parties, traditional favorite dishes, and gifts of cookies, cakes, candies, etc., set out everywhere...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: November 15, 2022 at 12:44 PM
When a patient reports a significant improvement, it can be tempting for clinicians to ignore follow-up testing. Testing is expensive and may require...
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US BioTek Marketing Department: October 13, 2022 at 11:19 AM
We are excited to announce that US BioTek will now be offering Monkeypox testing to all of our providers based in the United States. With the launch...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: August 18, 2022 at 1:06 PM
Many clinicians are familiar with the link between depression and low thyroid (hypothyroid) function. Clinicians may also be familiar with the known...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: July 19, 2022 at 8:30 AM
While the pitter-patter of little feet in the office can be a joy, clinicians must remember that pediatric patients may differ from adult patients in...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: May 18, 2022 at 8:00 AM
As COVID-19 social distancing practices are relaxed, new COVID-19 infections continue to be reported. There have been several disturbing reports...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: March 16, 2022 at 5:35 PM
Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS), also called pollen-food allergy syndrome (PFAS), is an odd phenomenon. OAS patients present with local IgE-mediated...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: February 3, 2022 at 12:53 PM
The risk of dying from a broken heart is real. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (broken heart syndrome) presents with the weakening of the left ventricle...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: January 3, 2022 at 12:56 PM
The currently available at-home COVID-19 antigen tests may or may not provide accurate information if your patient has the Omicron variant, if they...
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Dr. Chris Meletis, ND: December 8, 2021 at 3:47 PM
Weight loss may seem like a win-win pursuit. However, as naturopathic physicians and functional medicine providers, we need to be acutely aware of...
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Dr. Andrea Gruszecki, ND: November 1, 2021 at 2:37 PM
As winter approaches, monitoring the antibody status of patients who have been vaccinated or exposed to the COVID-19 virus is imperative to patients’...
