Matthew Johnson

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• Pancreatic Cancer: Get the Facts

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• Study Plans to Reduce the Number of Veterans Who Develop Alzheimer’s

  War can destroy cities, cultures, and more… but one of the longest lasting impacts that war often has is on those who fight in the war.  Following a war, veterans are often left with a huge transition to make, as they attempt to assimilate into society following deployment.  One of the greatest...

• What Are the Options for Preserving Fertility After Ovarian Cancer?

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• What Is Lou Gehrig's Disease?

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• What Is Pituitary Dwarfism?

  IntroductionPituitary dwarfism, also called growth hormone deficiency, is a medical condition wherein the pituitary gland does not produce sufficient amounts of growth hormone. This deficiency often results in children’s slow growth or short stature.An adult with pituitary dwarfism has an average...