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Childbirth May Slow Progression of Multiple Sclerosis
Tue Nov 24, 2009, 09:00
Patients who had at least one child were less likely to become disabled, study finds.
News Topics : Immune Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Pregnancy, Pregnancy: Risks, Women's Problems: Misc

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Doesn't Promote Cancer
Thu Oct 29, 2009, 14:00
No added risk among patients taking immunosuppressants, research shows.
News Topics : Immune Disorders, Cancer: Misc, Arthritis: Rheumatoid, Arthritis: Misc, Arthritis: Management, Arthritis: Drugs

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Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations
Wed Oct 28, 2009, 14:00
Researchers also identify immune cells involved in tissue damage caused by smoking.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Respiratory Problems: Misc, Research & Development, Organ Transplants, Immune Disorders, Gene Therapy, Emphysema

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Bowel Disease Treatment May Raise Skin Cancer Risk
Mon Oct 26, 2009, 12:00
Rates of non-melanoma cancer higher in patients with Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, study finds.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Immune Disorders, Gastrointestinal Problems, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Cancer: Skin, Cancer: Misc

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Sperm May Play Role in Transmission of HIV
Mon Oct 26, 2009, 09:00
Semen isn't the only way men spread virus during sex, new research shows.
News Topics : Viruses, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Misc, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: AIDS/HIV, Sex, Research & Development, Infections: Misc, Immune Disorders

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Anti-Aging Drug Closer to Reality
Thu Oct 01, 2009, 14:00
Scientists extend lifespan of female mice and thwart diseases of old age in both sexes.
News Topics : Osteoporosis, Immune Disorders, Diabetes: Type II, Diabetes: Misc, Aging: Misc, Age

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Swine Flu Shots Safe for People With Weak Immune Systems: Experts
Fri Sep 18, 2009, 12:00
Another study outlines risks of catching H1N1 from various routes.
News Topics : Vaccines, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: AIDS/HIV, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Organ Transplants, Infections: Misc, Immune Disorders, Flu

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Scientists Find Clue to Dangerous Side Effect of MS Drug
Wed Sep 09, 2009, 17:00
Tysabri appears to awaken dormant, common virus that crosses over into brain.
News Topics : Viruses, Multiple Sclerosis, Infections: Misc, Immune Disorders, Brain

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New Technique Offers Hope for Kids With Immune Deficiency
Wed Sep 02, 2009, 09:00
Stem-cell transplant without chemo can help avoid treatment toxicity, research shows.
News Topics : Stem Cells, Radiation, Kids' Ailments, Immune Disorders, Genetic Disorders, Chemotherapy, Birth Defects: Misc

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Smoking Worsens Multiple Sclerosis
Mon Aug 17, 2009, 16:00
Raised risk of brain lesions and shrinkage, researchers found.
News Topics : Smoking Cessation, Multiple Sclerosis, Immune Disorders

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Breast Cancer Drug May Beat Fungal Infection
Fri Jul 24, 2009, 16:00
If proven effective, tamoxifen could be new way to fight Candida.
News Topics : Infections: Misc, Immune Disorders, Fungal Infections, Drugs: Misc, Cancer: Breast

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Molecule Helps Leukemia Cells Hide From Immune System
Thu Jul 23, 2009, 12:00
Discovery might lead to new strategies to fight the disease, researchers say.
News Topics : Research & Development, Immune Disorders, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Leukemia

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Immune System Gene Discovery Sheds Light on Staph Infections
Tue Jul 21, 2009, 14:00
Findings could lead to better therapies for severe forms of the disease.
News Topics : Research & Development, Infections: Misc, Immune Disorders, Genetics

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New Alzheimer's Treatment Could Be on the Horizon
Mon Jul 20, 2009, 16:00
Potential of immune system treatment is 'exciting,' expert says.
News Topics : Memory Problems, Immune Disorders, Drugs: Misc, Clinical Trials, Alzheimer's, Aging: Misc

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Immune Response May Speed AIDS Progression in Women
Mon Jul 13, 2009, 14:00
More research needed to determine how gender affects body's reaction to HIV.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Viruses, Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: AIDS/HIV, Men's Problems: Misc, Immune Disorders

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Autism May Be Linked to Mom's Autoimmune Disease
Mon Jul 06, 2009, 12:00
Possible causes of disorder should now include celiac disease, study suggests.
News Topics : Immune Disorders, Diabetes: Type I, Autism, Arthritis: Rheumatoid

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C-Section Stress Could Alter Baby's Immune Cells
Thu Jul 02, 2009, 14:00
And that might raise odds for diabetes, asthma later on, researchers say.
News Topics : Immune Disorders, DNA, Childbirth, Birth

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Possible Gene Regions for Schizophrenia Located
Wed Jul 01, 2009, 14:00
Immune function genes also in the same area, researchers say.
News Topics : Schizophrenia, Immune Disorders, Genetic Disorders

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Researcher IDs Narcolepsy as Autoimmune Disease
Mon May 04, 2009, 09:00
Discovery of 2 gene variants that kill off a protective hormone could lead to new treatments.
News Topics : Sleep Problems: Misc, Multiple Sclerosis, Immune Disorders, Hormones: Misc, Genetics, Genetic Disorders, Fatigue, Diabetes: Misc

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Psoriasis Drug Raptiva Pulled From U.S. Market
Thu Apr 09, 2009, 07:00
Drug manufacturer acts after link found to rare brain infection
News Topics : Skin Disorders: Psoriasis, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Prescription Drugs, Immune Disorders, Food & Drug Administration