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Showing posts with label Chicago. Show all posts

Friday, December 21, 2012

Allergic to cold? It's a real problem, some doctors say | Redux

Allergic to cold? It's a real problem, some doctors say

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A lot of people complain about the cold weather, especially in Chicago, but now doctors say some kids are actually allergic to the cold. Just like a pollen allergy, the cold allergy--called cold urticaria--has symptoms that range from rashes to closing of the throat. Doctors say it could have a genetic cause, but could also be acquired. Click for more from My Fox Chicago.

Allergic to cold? It's a real problem, some doctors say

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Friday, December 14, 2012

Genetic Clues May Help Unravel Cause of Crohn's | Redux

Genetic Clues May Help Unravel Cause of Crohn's

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While much better treatment options are being developed for patients with Crohn's, medical professionals still have no idea just what causes the disease. Russell Cohen, co-director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at the University of Chicago Medicine, offers an update on existing research.

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