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  Fast on the heels of FDA approval, the passage of nearly two decades has seen Lasik eye surgery (laser in situ keratomileusis), assuming the number one spot in elective surgical procedures opted by the American public. Lasik has redefined eye care by surgically reshaping the cornea of the eye in...

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• Testosterone Therapy May Only Lead to Cosmetic Effects

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• What is Mold Allergy?

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