Zaina Hamza

Zaina Hamza

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Zaina Hamza

Zaina is a staff writer for MedPage Today. She was a scientific writer for medical tourism in bariatric surgery research. Prior, Zaina worked for Course Hero as a content developer in biology. She was a visiting professor in microbiology, teaching lecture and lab to nursing students. Zaina has years of clinical experience as a pathology intern. Zaina holds her Bachelors in Radiation therapy technology. She also holds a Masters in biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University.

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Benefit observed even in patients with high-risk portal hypertension

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Costs After Cancer Surgery Falling, Medicare Data Show

Significant decrease largely due to more outpatient care, researchers say

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Can a Healthy Lifestyle Prevent IBD?

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CRC Screening Decision Aid May Align Preferences With Benefits in Older Adults

Preferences may differ based on health state and life expectancy, authors say

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Upadacitinib Induction Provided Fast Symptom Relief in Ulcerative Colitis

Post-hoc analysis showed symptom relief as early as day 1 with the JAK inhibitor

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Still Using Medical Jargon? Prepare to Be Misunderstood

Survey shows just how often individuals misinterpret common medical phrases

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Liver-Related Death in Lean NAFLD; Gravity Causing IBS? Appendicitis and UC Risk

News and commentary from the world of gastroenterology and hepatology

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One in Three Patients With Unstable Pelvic Fractures Die, Study Shows

Use of advanced hemorrhage control interventions should be standardized to improve outcomes

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COVID Deaths Shifted Younger During Second Year of the Pandemic

Years of life lost per COVID death increased by 35.7%

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After Major Motorcycle Rallies, More Organs Available for Donation

Study estimated 21% more organ donors, 26% more transplant recipients per day during rallies

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