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"textContent": "Physicians may one day be able to identify which patients with peripheral artery disease are most likely to develop complications and intervene earlier, thanks to a Northeastern University discovery. Peripheral artery disease is a common condition in which arteries found in the legs, arms and pelvis are partially or completely obstructed as a result of plaque buildup.",
"title": "Genetic research could help patients avoid amputations"
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