deficiency
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"In addition to redefining B12 deficiency, clinicians should consider supplementation in older patients with neurological symptoms even if their levels are within normal limits," she said.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
The study found postoperative nausea occurred more often among patients with vitamin D deficiency.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
Unless they have a growth-hormone deficiency, those in their 20s have no reason to be taking growth-hormone peptides, he added.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
For babies who don’t get the shot, the risk for vitamin K deficiency bleeding from a week after birth to 6 months ranges from 1 in 14,000 to 1 in 25,000 births.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
In whose view inadequacy was mere idiosyncrasy, a character trait rather than a deficiency?
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
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