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Autoimmune Disorders - Reference

Dr. Simi Paknikar
Written by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD
Dr. Nithin Jayan
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB
Last Updated on Oct 27, 2018
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References for Autoimmune Disorders

Author: Dr. Simi Paknikar

Editor: Dr. Nithin Jayan

Technically Checked by: Lingaraj

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Published on Jan 25, 2011
Last Updated on Oct 27, 2018

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DoctorK88

MedIndia, please remove the Nazi medical eponym "Reiter's syndrome" from this page. The correct term reactive arthritis is already used. The former term is not recommended for use and hasn't been for years. Please revise this immediately. Thanks!

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june100

i have wegners granulomitosis i am on cemo and steroids please could you tell me if cannabis could help me,my sister as m.s and the doctor gives her nabulone tablets wich is from the cannabis plant and it works wonders with her pain is eases the pain a lot,my illness is much more sever pain than my sisters some days i cannot walk at all could i get nabulone for my pain please help

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