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How can we improve the condition of the person who is 50+ and suffered from diffused cerebral atrophy? can we make them self dependent once again?

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Dr. Sanjay Kumar answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not serious: You have only mentioned a ct finding that we see commonly. I assume he is doing well otherwise and will continue to do so in the future, as long he/she has a healthy lifestyle.

Answered 3/21/2017

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