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MRI Technology Measures GAG Loss to Evaluate Joint Disease
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By mapping the concentration of glycosaminoglycans (GAG) in vivo, a novel, noninvasive MRI technique provides a non-invasive way to diagnose and monitor degenerative joint disease. The technique may also be useful for diagnosing disorders in tissues as disparate as cartilage, heart valves, and corneas. Reuters Health Information
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New Genetic Loci for Lupus Identified
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Researchers have identified two new genetic loci on chromosomes 8 and 16 that appear to influence susceptibility to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to a report in the January 20th Online First issue of The New England Journal of Medicine. Reuters Health Information
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