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Deep sleep decreases, Alzheimer’s increases


 

Decreased time in deep, dreamless sleep is associated with increasing Alzheimer’s disease pathology. Also today, physician groups are pushing back on Part B of the drug reimbursement proposal, dabigatran matches aspirin for second stroke prevention, and reassurance for pregnancy in atopic dermatitis.

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