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Jun 2022
28m 34s

Cancer treatment and 'time toxicity'; yo...

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The term 'time toxicity' expresses the idea that if treatment to extend a patient's life means lengthy periods in medical facilities, it may be time wasted; In Australia smoking has decreased generally, but tobacco use is higher than average in young people with mental health issues; The bad form of cholesterol is LD ... Show More
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