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Chronic inflammation is the basis of autoimmune and rheumatologic diseases, among many others. (For more on autoimmune diseases, see page 5.)Chronic inflammation can cause damage to organs and blood vessels. Of course, getting medical care for inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and type 1 diabetes, is key. But there are also […]