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August 2011 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study updated its design and objectives in 2012, providing insights into various diseases in the elderly, including skin cancer, bone health, liver disease, neurological and psychiatric conditions, and respiratory issues.
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June 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A certain medication improved severe itching in a boy with liver and bowel disease by reducing histamine levels, suggesting a new treatment target.
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” PCOS in lean women is a serious health condition with implications beyond fertility, affecting metabolism and increasing cardiovascular disease risk.
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