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Researchers discover connection between allergic diseases and autoimmune diseases
04-03-2007 · EurekAlert!A new study by researchers at Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center and the University of Washington (UW) identifies a connection between allergic diseases such as atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, and autoimmune diseases. The study was published in the April 1 edition of Nature Immunology.
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