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Medicus, medlars, and Preparticipaiion ocular examination and use of protective eyewear can help to prevent sports-
Cumulative Index to Nursing related eye injuries in athletes.
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The bed-wetting alarm is the single most effective therapy for nocturnal enuresis. Desmopressin or
T e n dollars a c o p y i n t h e U . S . A . , imipramine can also be effective, but relapse rates are relatively high.
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1521 Osteoporosis in Men
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