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JTM advances in uncharted territories: diseases and disorders of unknown etiology
1University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, USA. panellim@gmail.com.
Abstract:
We are delighted to announce a new section in the Journal of Translational Medicine, 'Illnesses of Unknown Etiology'. This section aims to provide a translational medicine forum for the publication of research on illnesses, multisystem diseases and syndromes of unknown etiology. Examples of these include Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
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