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The Genetics of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Title The Genetics of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/565362?src=rss
Description Do specific genes or gene variants lead to AMD? Do others offer protection from developing it? Drs. Keith Shuler and Eric Postel examine the latest evidence on genetics and AMD.
Medscape Ophthalmology
Category Articles > Ophthalmology
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Date Nov 17, 2007
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