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disease

[dih-zeez] / dɪˈziz /


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The Swiss drugmaker said an early and mid-stage study for the drug, del-brax, in rare genetic disease facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy met its primary goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

No similar increase was seen among patients with MCI, suggesting that the supplement's effects may differ depending on the stage of disease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Breast cancer isn’t just a ‘pink’ disease; for men with a family history or genetic predisposition, a mammogram can be a lifesaving tool that overrides social stigma.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

An angiogram revealed some abnormalities in his arteries, and Hugh was then diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and told he needed triple bypass surgery, an operation to improve blood flow to the heart.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Although it was the rainy season and everything was green, there was disease in the area, and people were worried about the cattle.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola




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