chronic

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But they are actually designed as lifelong treatments for chronic diseases, namely obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

From The Wall Street Journal

The co-payments or deductibles structure could discourage lower-income households from signing up, since the coverage limits fall short for chronic or complex illnesses, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

This insight opens the possibility of developing medications that replicate the benefits of exercise, offering new hope for older adults, bedridden patients, and individuals with chronic illnesses who face a higher risk of fractures.

From Science Daily

But scientists have also linked Alzheimer's to many other factors, including tau proteins, lysosomes, chronic inflammation, immune cells called microglia, and additional biological processes.

From Science Daily

Researchers found that chronic inflammation can increase the stiffness of colon tissue, potentially creating conditions that help cancer develop and spread.

From Science Daily