relapse
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Around 6.7 million people in the U.S. and 160 million worldwide develop the condition in their lifetime, but current therapies for alopecia have high relapse rates, Nektar said.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
But she experienced a relapse of a neuroimmune condition shortly before joining the company last August, prompting her to work remotely from her home in Southern California.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Looking to the future, George said he planned to continue his treatment to ward off a relapse, but knows that "MS will take what it wants".
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
The stories in Lauren Groff’s third collection, “Brawler,” largely feature people who’ve hit crisis points in their lives: the abusive partner, the natural disaster, the relapse, the deathbed.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
"I hope my sister is not overtaxing her strength, so soon after her illness. It would be a great pity if she were to suffer a relapse."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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