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By Beth Gilbert HealthDay ReporterThe annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology was held from Oct. 25 to 30 in Philadelphia and attracted participants from around the world, including gastroenterology and digestive disease specialists and other health care professionals. The conference featured presentations focusing on clinical updates in gastroenterology and hepatology …
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