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One of the worst complications of these kinds of infections can be hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can lead to kidney failure and may even be deadly, especially for young children and the elderly.
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Brenda Goodman, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
Instead of unfairly saddling families, veterans, working adults, and the elderly, Congress should place the burden on the businesses that profit the most from broadband services.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Susie added that the diet may not be appropriate for people with a history of disordered eating and isn’t recommended for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or young kids and the elderly.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Invisible Flame Director: Oskar Weimar Kenya When fish begin to vanish, community members are quick to blame Dani, the elderly woman rumoured to be a witch.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
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Brenda Goodman, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
Instead of unfairly saddling families, veterans, working adults, and the elderly, Congress should place the burden on the businesses that profit the most from broadband services.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Susie added that the diet may not be appropriate for people with a history of disordered eating and isn’t recommended for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or young kids and the elderly.
—Simon Spichak, Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Invisible Flame Director: Oskar Weimar Kenya When fish begin to vanish, community members are quick to blame Dani, the elderly woman rumoured to be a witch.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024
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“The elderly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20elderly. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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