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  2. Statin-associated autoimmune myopathy - Wikipedia

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    [2] The exact cause is unclear. A combination of consistent findings on physical examination, the presence of anti HMG-CoA reductase antibodies in a person with myopathy, evidence of muscle breakdown, and muscle biopsy diagnose SAAM. [3] Treatment involves stopping the associated statin medication and taking medication to suppress the immune ...

  3. Herpes simplex research - Wikipedia

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    Due to the current stigma of the Herpes Simplex Virus, the topic of a cure has always been considered a "taboo" whilst some also consider the symptoms to be mild that a cure or a vaccine is not needed. However, in April 2020, a Subreddit group, r/HerpesCureResearch was formed to advocate for cure research and better treatment of HSV. The ...

  4. Herpes simplex virus - Wikipedia

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    Herpes simplex virus 1 (cold sores) and 2 (genital herpes) (HSV-1 and HSV-2), also known by their taxonomic names Human alphaherpesvirus 1 and Human alphaherpesvirus 2, are two members of the human Herpesviridae family, a set of viruses that produce viral infections in the majority of humans. [1] [2] Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 are very common and ...

  5. Atorvastatin - Wikipedia

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    Atorvastatin is a statin medication used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and to treat abnormal lipid levels. [4] For the prevention of cardiovascular disease, statins are a first-line treatment. [4] It is taken by mouth. [4] Common side effects include joint pain, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and muscle pains. [4]

  6. Immunoglobulin therapy - Wikipedia

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    Immunoglobulin therapy is the use of a mixture of antibodies (normal human immunoglobulin) to treat several health conditions. [13] [14] These conditions include primary immunodeficiency, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, Kawasaki disease, certain cases of HIV/AIDS and measles, Guillain–Barré syndrome, and certain other infections when a ...

  7. Monoclonal antibody therapy - Wikipedia

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    The four known IgG subclasses are involved in antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity. [2] Antibodies are a key component of the adaptive immune response , playing a central role in both in the recognition of foreign antigens and the stimulation of an immune response to them.

  8. Dying To Be Free - The Huffington Post

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    Despite the clinic’s failure rate, she has not considered making the medication more accessible. “I don’t know how to answer that question,” she said. “We are an abstinence-based program by nature.” The state’s treatment providers have little idea how their patients fare once they walk out the door.

  9. Cold sore - Wikipedia

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    Infection by the type 1 strain of herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) is most common; however, cases of oral infection by the type 2 strain are increasing. [14] Oral HSV-2 shedding is rare, and "usually noted in the context of first episode genital herpes." [21] In general, both types can cause oral or genital herpes. [22] [23] [24]