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January 1987 in “Ophthalmic Paediatrics and Genetics” Early diagnosis and treatment of biotinidase deficiency are crucial to prevent vision problems.
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May 2014 in “BMC Infectious Diseases” HIV-positive men who have sex with men have a higher rate of anal beta-papillomavirus infections.
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CaBP1 and 2 are important for maintaining the activity of calcium channels necessary for hearing in inner ear cells.
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January 2021 in “Skin Research and Technology” High-frequency ultrasound effectively measures basal cell carcinoma depth.
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