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February 2023 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” TB can mimic SLE symptoms, so doctors should consider TB in such cases.
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” A protein called lfTSLP is important in causing allergic and other skin diseases and could be a target for treatment.
A man with a rare lung-focused form of hypereosinophilic syndrome improved with steroid treatment.
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April 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” A new skin disease in four Labrador retrievers responded well to immunosuppressive treatment.
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December 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” A man with rare skin changes on his fingers was diagnosed with multiple myeloma-linked amyloidosis.
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