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May 1998 in “Bulletin of the American College of Nurse-Midwifery” The document concludes that menopause should be seen as a natural part of aging and managed with personalized care and informed choices.
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May 2025 in “Infection” Awareness and better treatment of Demodex mites can improve health and quality of life.
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