Rheumatology
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Researchers are beginning to develop drug therapies for joint diseases that are based on the underlying biological process. These include monoclonal antibodies to block T cells and inflammatory chemicals produced in the body. However, these drugs do not cause remission and their long-term safety has not been established. Efforts to find an infectious agent responsible for rheumatoid arthritis have been unsuccessful. It is more likely that some people have a genetic predisposition to react to certain environmental stimuli that would be harmless to most people.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1997
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The most exquisite clay feet: A. Scott Berg, Charles A. Lindbergh biographer, and Alice Echols, Janis Joplin's biographer, on the popular appeal of flawed heroes
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It is not uncommon for Americans to regard their flawed heroes and heroines with great respect and sympathy. Charles Lindbergh was elevated to God-like status despite his character weaknesses. The rock singer Janis Joplin enjoyed exploiting the public's fascination with her demented lifestyle because they believed their knowledge created an intimacy with her, however flawed that intimacy was.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1999
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Are you smarter than you think?
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People who have emotional intelligence have an excellent gift which can be just as important as IQ. The ability to read people, calm them and get along can pave the road to success. Tips on boosting one's emotional intelligence are given.
Publication Name: McCall's
Subject: Arts and entertainment industries
ISSN: 0024-8908
Year: 1996
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