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The announcement Thursday came about a year after his family said that Willis would step away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, a brain disorder that leads to speaking, reading and writing problems.

Danish study suggests yes, but not in psoriasis patients.

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Of the 163 cases analyzed in the study by the Canadian Medical Protective Association, almost of half of patients died and about a third experienced severe harm such as amputation or brain damage.

Auditor general Michael Pickup says the Health Ministry had ways to estimate vaccination rates for residents and staff in about 500 long-term care and assisted-living facilities but the process was cumbersome.

Initial appointment intake costs $67 and takes 20 minutes. It addresses medical history and current medical concerns.

Antibiotic-resistant infections cause the deaths of up to 1.2 million people annually, making them one of the leading causes of death.

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