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Progress Made in Search for a Fibromyalgia Biomarker

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The researchers conclude that MAIT cell analysis may help in the diagnosis of FMS and distinguish it from other rheumatic diseases. (posted 5/18/15).

Dr. Pullen is a medical writer based in the Chicago area.

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Reference

1. Sugimoto C, Konno T, Wakao R, et al. Mucosal-associated invariant T cell is a potential marker to distinguish fibromyalgia syndrome from arthritis. PLoS ONE. 2015.10(4):e0121124. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0121124. [ePub before print].

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