Duration of humoral immunity to common viral and vaccine antigens
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Studies to assess the humoral immunity after vaccination or natural infection for several common pathogens and role played by memory B cells are conducted. Findings suggest that peripheral memory B cells and antibody-secreting plasma cells might represent independently regulated cell populations and might play different roles in the maintenance of protective immunity.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2007
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Hair loss in women
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The scalp-hair loss in women is studied alongwith its effects on the patient's emotions. Various therapies are being developed to minimize this, as it may even lead to a systemic disease.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2007
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