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There is a decline in the cognitive function in older individuals. And this is especially so in smokers and drinkers. The variants of the apoE gene is again believed to play a role. The older a person, the greater is the chance of suffering a stroke. A stroke can change the lives of the victim and also of those involved in patient care. |
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