UroLongevity: References

The Physician’s Guide to Healthspan and Precision Aging
David Shusterman, MD · Edition 2.1

This archive preserves the 158 bibliography entries supplied for edition 2.1, with evidence reviewed through August 13, 2026. Reference text and identifiers are retained from that edition. Restoring this page does not represent a new independent review of every citation. Medical information is for education and does not replace personal medical care.

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