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DNA Mutations In Immune Cells May Be Driving Autoimmune Diseases, Study Finds
A new Nature study suggests DNA mutations in immune cells may drive autoimmune diseases by removing immune system brakes, offering clues for targeted treatments.
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Rare 'Worm Sneezing' Case Of Greek Woman Sparks Questions On Hidden Parasitic Infections; What A Doctor Wants You To Know
A rare case of a woman sneezing out worms has spotlighted hidden parasitic infections. Experts explain how such infections occur, who is at risk, early warning signs, and simple steps to prevent serious health complications.
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Jodhpur Sees 4 Cases Of Laughing Epilepsy: All About The Rare Form Of Epilepsy
AIIMS Jodhpur successfully treated four children with rare laughing epilepsy using a minimally invasive brain procedure, eliminating their seizures.
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Viagra Ingredient Sildenafil May Help Treat A Rare And Fatal Childhood Disease, Leigh Syndrome
A new study finds sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may improve symptoms of Leigh syndrome, a rare, often fatal childhood disorder. Early findings show better muscle strength, fewer seizures, and improved quality of life.
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RTI Flags Funding Gaps As Rare Disease Patients Hit Financial Limits
The RTI data highlights systemic shortcomings in how financial support is being delivered.
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Doctors Express Concern Over Child Diagnosed With Chronic Disease Typically Seen In Adults
Doctors in a Delhi NCR hospital have reported a rare case of chronic pancreatitis in a 10-year-old girl, a condition typically associated with prolonged alcohol and tobacco use in adults, raising concern among specialists.
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Eye Twitching? 7 Possible Causes And When To See A Doctor
Low levels of magnesium, potassium, or Vitamin B12 are linked to muscle spasms, which may play a role in the occurrence of eyelid spasms.
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Invisible But Impactful: How Autoimmune Disorders Are Fuelling India's Rising Miscarriage Burden
Autoimmune diseases, which were previously considered rare medical conditions, have now come to the fore to become a major factor in the rising trend of miscarriages in India.
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Nick Jonas' Friend Maya Kibbel Dies Of Wilson's Disease At 30: Signs And Risks Of The Rare Disease Explained
Nick Jonas lost his friend Maya Kibbel to Wilson's disease. Here is how the rare genetic disorder can manifest in the human body, along with the available treatment options.
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Nick Jonas's Childhood Friend Maya Kibbel Dies At 30, Singer Pays Tribute
Maya's mother described the difficult health battle her daughter had faced and the pain she endured during the course of the disease
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DNA Mutations In Immune Cells May Be Driving Autoimmune Diseases, Study Finds
A new Nature study suggests DNA mutations in immune cells may drive autoimmune diseases by removing immune system brakes, offering clues for targeted treatments.
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Rare 'Worm Sneezing' Case Of Greek Woman Sparks Questions On Hidden Parasitic Infections; What A Doctor Wants You To Know
A rare case of a woman sneezing out worms has spotlighted hidden parasitic infections. Experts explain how such infections occur, who is at risk, early warning signs, and simple steps to prevent serious health complications.
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Jodhpur Sees 4 Cases Of Laughing Epilepsy: All About The Rare Form Of Epilepsy
AIIMS Jodhpur successfully treated four children with rare laughing epilepsy using a minimally invasive brain procedure, eliminating their seizures.
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Viagra Ingredient Sildenafil May Help Treat A Rare And Fatal Childhood Disease, Leigh Syndrome
A new study finds sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may improve symptoms of Leigh syndrome, a rare, often fatal childhood disorder. Early findings show better muscle strength, fewer seizures, and improved quality of life.
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RTI Flags Funding Gaps As Rare Disease Patients Hit Financial Limits
The RTI data highlights systemic shortcomings in how financial support is being delivered.
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Doctors Express Concern Over Child Diagnosed With Chronic Disease Typically Seen In Adults
Doctors in a Delhi NCR hospital have reported a rare case of chronic pancreatitis in a 10-year-old girl, a condition typically associated with prolonged alcohol and tobacco use in adults, raising concern among specialists.
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Eye Twitching? 7 Possible Causes And When To See A Doctor
Low levels of magnesium, potassium, or Vitamin B12 are linked to muscle spasms, which may play a role in the occurrence of eyelid spasms.
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Invisible But Impactful: How Autoimmune Disorders Are Fuelling India's Rising Miscarriage Burden
Autoimmune diseases, which were previously considered rare medical conditions, have now come to the fore to become a major factor in the rising trend of miscarriages in India.
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Nick Jonas' Friend Maya Kibbel Dies Of Wilson's Disease At 30: Signs And Risks Of The Rare Disease Explained
Nick Jonas lost his friend Maya Kibbel to Wilson's disease. Here is how the rare genetic disorder can manifest in the human body, along with the available treatment options.
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Nick Jonas's Childhood Friend Maya Kibbel Dies At 30, Singer Pays Tribute
Maya's mother described the difficult health battle her daughter had faced and the pain she endured during the course of the disease
