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Somatic mutations linked to vascular damage in progeria

Hutchinson–Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a genetic disorder that causes remarkable premature aging. Most patients die during their teenage years from cardiovascular disease, but the precise mechanisms underlying vascular damage remain unclear.

Somatic mutations linked to vascular damage in progeria

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Fighting health care insurers

With health insurance companies frequently denying coverage for medically-requested procedures, 73 percent of Americans surveyed say healthcare delays and denials are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.

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