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The size of the baby boomers’ hepatitis C problem


 

Baby boomers account for more than 74% of chronic hepatitis C virus cases. Noncardiac surgery has a 7% covert stroke rate in the elderly. Enterovirus in at-risk children is associated with later celiac disease. And why you shouldn’t fear spironolactone, isotretinoin, or oral contraceptives for acne.

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