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The National Institute of Health has asked to stop SMART trial (Strategies for Management of Anti-retroviral Therapy) which is a trial on AIDS patients who are undergoing Anti-retroviral //therapy which recommends patients to have the drugs only when it is required contrasting to routine therapy wh...Hoag Hospital Breast Care Center Recognized as a Certified Quality Breast Center
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Wetlands contribute to our lives in remarkable ways by providing food and water, controlling floods, protecting against storms and supporting biodiversity, yet they are experiencing loss and degradation on a massive scale. Wetlands are areas that are covered with water for long enough periods t...Scientists must offer solutions for conserving tropical forests in a rapidly changing world
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