Why autoimmune diseases are more common in women. - PMRGCAuk

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Why autoimmune diseases are more common in women.

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You may find this interesting. nature.com/articles/d41586-...

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Freshairfiend

very interesting, clicking on Therapeutic Opportunities led to another article on people trying to find cures or at least better help for people with autoimmune conditions. Didn’t understand a lot of the science, but it sounds hopeful. Many thanks

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Viveka

Yes, very interesting. More armour against docs who think there is a psychological component. Thank you.

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Hysteria my dear, hysteria!!! Men aren't hysterical. Much ...

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😅

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Bcol in reply to PMRpro

Hmmm

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perceptual63

Very interesting article.

Thank you. 🙂

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