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January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Case Studies” Undiagnosed Marfan syndrome can lead to serious health issues, so genetic counseling and avoiding heavy lifting are crucial.
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Additional surgeries are often needed to fix facial issues in patients with orofacial clefts.
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Smad4 is crucial for muscle repair, especially in aging, by promoting cell growth over differentiation.
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SMAD4 is crucial for muscle repair in young adults but not in aged mice.
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