relapse
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But she experienced a relapse of a neuroimmune condition shortly before joining the company last August, prompting her to work remotely from her home in Southern California.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Gaining a better understanding of how these drugs are stored and distributed inside cells could lead to more personalized treatment strategies, improving effectiveness while reducing resistance and relapse.
From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026
The stories in Lauren Groff’s third collection, “Brawler,” largely feature people who’ve hit crisis points in their lives: the abusive partner, the natural disaster, the relapse, the deathbed.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
"You're told relapse is unlikely, but that fear never really leaves you," Rachael said.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026
In a day or two he was coughing and said he thought it was a relapse of lung disease from war deprivation.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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