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Researchers link inflammatory diseases to increased cardiovascular risk

Patients suffering from two serious autoimmune disorders which cause muscular inflammation are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, says a group of Montreal researchers. Dr. Christian A. Pineau and his ...

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created Sep 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sun exposure may trigger certain autoimmune diseases in women

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight may be associated with the development of certain autoimmune diseases, particularly in women, according to a study by researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health ...

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created Jul 30, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1




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Study shows vitamin D deficiencies may impact onset of autoimmune lung disease

A new study shows that vitamin D deficiency could be linked to the development and severity of certain autoimmune lung diseases.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Jan 04, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Chopped up proteins trigger autoimmunity

Multipotent adult progenitor stem cells extracted from bone marrow, and known as MAPCs, have proved to be effective in the regeneration of blood vessel tissue and also in muscle tissue when treating peripheric vascular disease.

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created Jan 24, 2008 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0


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