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Muscle Weakness Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk in Seniors
Reason for association unknown, but stroke is one possibility, researchers say
Cataract Surgery Doesn’t Worsen Macular Degeneration: Study
Link likely due to fact that both eye conditions are age-related, researchers say
Delays in Lung Cancer Care More Common in Public Hospitals
Age, race, insurance also influence timing between diagnosis and therapy, study finds
Patients More Likely to Die While in ICU in U.S. Than in England
More study needed to discern if difference is due to intensive care overuse or underuse
Babies Spot Human Speech at 5 Months
They easily distinguish language from animal sounds, researchers say
Drug Use in Teens May Damage Memory Years Later
Young rats given amphetamines suffered short-term losses as adults, study finds
Study Forecasts More Young Doctors in Future
But estimates on workforce date conflict, experts say
Breast Cancer Gene Tied to Diagnosis at Younger Age
Researchers concerned that disease may be developing earlier
Dialysis’ Drawbacks Outweigh Benefits for Some Older Patients
Quality of life declined in nursing home residents who received artificial kidney treatment: study
Eye Problems Increasing in Preemies
As more pre-term infants survive, doctors see more babies with retinopathy of prematurity
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