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July 21, 2019July 29, 2019

Medical Notes 19-29

A look at the top medical headlines for the week of July 21, 2019.

July 8, 2019July 10, 2019

Medical Notes 19-27

A look at the top medical headlines for the week of July 7, 2019.

May 19, 2019May 22, 2019

19-20 Segment 1: Can IUDs and Other Contraceptives Trigger Autoimmune Disease?

Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus carry a genetic predisposition, but need an environmental trigger to take hold. Triggers are poorly understood, but some women claim their disease is a result of contraceptives, including birth control pills and IUD’s. Experts and one women suffering from autoimmune disease discuss the issue.