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A Rare, Autoimmune Cause of Intractable Nausea and Vomiting

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Some cases of unexplained, intractable vomiting are caused by an autoimmune disorder in which patients develop antibodies against the brain protein astrocytic aquaporin-4 (AQP4), according to the March issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. AQP4 is a water channel in … Continue reading →

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