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April 2019 in “Annals of hepatology” Peanut allergies can be transferred through organ transplants.
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December 1986 in “Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology” Epirubicin is as effective as doxorubicin for cancer treatment with less heart damage, but doesn't work on doxorubicin-resistant cancers.
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A woman in Sri Lanka was diagnosed with lupus after presenting with protein loss from the gut and other symptoms.
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