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Rare VEXAS disease affecting only men is found to be more common than first thought – EurekAlert
VEXAS is a new disease that was first identified in 2020. It was initially believed to be rare but new research has shown it is actually much more common than first…
A rare disease first identified in 2020 is much more common than first thought, say researchers at the University of Leeds investigating its origins.
VEXAS syndrome is a serious inflammatory condition which develops in men over 50, causing them to become very sick and fatigued, and can be fatal. It was originally thought to be rare, but a new study has identified genetic mutations which indicate that the disease is actually much more common.
The researchers developed a genetic test to identify…
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