complication
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Despite a round of antivirals, the flare turned into the painful condition Bell’s palsy, a complication that causes muscle weakness and drooping, often in one side of the face.
From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026
The area also has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the country; Nemorio Torres’ blindness is a complication of the disease.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
Approximately 20% to 50% of patients who develop this complication experience repeated arthritis flares, and symptoms can persist for months or even years after immunotherapy ends.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026
My main concern: The one complication is that I have some reservations about the long-term stability of my younger son’s marriage.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
After a complication, Bell died at St. Luke’s Hospital from a massive heart attack.
From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
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Measles causes fever, respiratory symptoms and a rash, and in some cases more serious complications such as pneumonia and brain inflammation, which can lead to severe long-term health problems or even death.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
They also help lower the likelihood of serious cardiovascular complications.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026
Lingering complications from his fall kept Martinů from going to Prague to hear the premiere of his fifth symphony by the newly liberated Czech Philharmonic in 1947.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Management in August said changes to its McValue discount menu, combined with an array of different promotions, led to questions from consumers and complications for staff.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
Every day, there were new settings to unlock and new complications to unravel.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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