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Dr. Roshini Raj, MD

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Dr. Roshini Raj is a board certified gastroenterologist and internist with a medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and an undergraduate degree from Harvard College. She is an attending physician at NYU Medical Center/Tisch Hospital and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the NYU School of Medicine. Dr. Raj has a special interest in women's health and cancer screening and has published several research articles on colon cancer screening.Dr. Raj is a Today Show contributor , the Good Day NY Medical Correspondent (Fox5) and the Medical Editor of Health Magazine. In August 2010, she released her first book, What the Yuck?! The Freaky & Fabulous Truth About Your Body. Dr. Raj has discussed a wide variety of health topics on a range of network and cable shows, including NBC's Today Show; ABC's The View,Good Morning America and World News Tonight;The Dr.Oz Show and The Doctors, among others.

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  • gastroenterology

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Gastroenterology:
    Endoscopes Not Always Cleaned Properly: Study

    THURSDAY, June 13 (HealthDay News) -- Three of every 20 flexible endoscopes used to examine patients' gastrointestinal tracts and colons were improperly cleaned, a new study finds.

    Those 15 percent of endoscopes had unacceptable levels of "bio dirt" -- cells and matter from a patient's bo...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Gastroenterology:
    Endoscopes Not Always Cleaned Properly: Study

    THURSDAY, June 13 (HealthDay News) -- Three of every 20 flexible endoscopes used to examine patients' gastrointestinal tracts and colons were improperly cleaned, a new study finds.

    Those 15 percent of endoscopes had unacceptable levels of "bio dirt" -- cells and matter from a patient's bo...Full Article

  • Roshini Raj, MD
    Roshini Raj, MD answered:
    What is lactose intolerance?
    Lactose intolerance occurs when the body doesn't produce enough of the enzyme lactase, which helps...  Full Post
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    Roshini Raj, MD answered:
    What is a stomach ulcer?
    An ulcer is an open sore in the lining of your stomach, small intestine or esophagus. In this...  Full Post
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    Roshini Raj, MD answered:
    What lifestyle changes should I make if I have an ulcer?
    If you have been diagnosed with an ulcer, you should avoid caffeine, alcohol, and certain pain...  Full Post
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    Roshini Raj, MD answered:
    What foods can cause acid reflux?
    Some foods that can cause or make acid reflux worse include caffeine, chocolate, tomatoes, citrus...  Full Post
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    Roshini Raj, MD answered:
    Does untreated GERD get worse?
    Untreated GERD can make you feel miserable, but it can also cause severe damage to the lining of...  Full Post
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    Roshini Raj, MD answered:
    What is Salmonella food poisoning?
    Salmonella is a bacteria often contracted through contaminated or raw food; with salmonella...  Full Post
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    Roshini Raj, MD answered:
    What is indigestion?
    Indigestion is not a medical term, but it's often used to indicate stomach upset symptoms like...  Full Post
  • Roshini Raj, MD
    Roshini Raj, MD answered:
    What is GERD?
    GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is caused when stomach acid refluxes back up into the...  Full Post
  • Roshini Raj, MD
    Roshini Raj, MD answered:
    How is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) diagnosed?
    GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, can be diagnosed just based on symptoms alone, but can...  Full Post
  • Roshini Raj, MD
    Roshini Raj, MD answered:
    What is a gastroenterologist?
    A gastroenterologist is a doctor who is trained to treat conditions of your digestive tract, as...  Full Post
  • Roshini Raj, MD
    Roshini Raj, MD answered:
    What are the warning signs of a serious digestive issue?
    The warning signs of a serious digestive issue include rectal bleeding or vomiting blood, weight...  Full Post
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