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For the first time, scientists have shown that gut bacteria differences are associated with later development of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a debilitating rheumatic childhood disease, and that these differences are present years before…

Our heart is really important in pumping blood to every part of the body, always providing for their needs.A person can get so exhausted and out of breath that he is unable to speak in full sentences, get out of bed to use the restroom, or…

Idiopathic plasmacytic lymphadenopathy (IPL) is a clinical condition marked by an excessive amount of antibody production due to the proliferation of polyclonal plasma cells in the lymph nodes. At present, it is not clear if IPL is a…

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is an aging-associated disease caused by progressive scarring of the lungs, leading to respiratory failure and death. Therapies to treat IPF are limited, making studies on the mechanisms responsible for…

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a deadly and rapidly progressing disease with no cure. The disease involves abnormal interactions between lung cells, including fibroblasts, and their surrounding environment. Because of this, standard…