Behcet’s syndrome is an uncommon multisystem inflammatory ailment marked by ulcers in the mouth and genitalia, different skin lesions, and eye abnormalities. It is linked to several new clinical symptoms, all caused by an underlying vasculitis that affects arteries of all diameters. The HLA-B*5101 allele of HLA-...
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Find MoreThe American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is one of the largest and most respected conferences in the field of oncology. Held annually, this conference brings together researchers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advances in cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment.