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RCSI study finds immune cell ‘memories’ can increase the risk for blood clots long after inflammation • Mar. 10, 2025, 6:58 AM ET (News-Medical)
Even one night of lost sleep can alter your immune system, increase inflammation • Feb. 25, 2025, 5:21 AM ET (Medical Xpress)
Researchers develop mouse model to study neutrophilic asthma • Feb. 19, 2025, 12:05 AM ET (News-Medical)

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