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  • Systemic sclerosis is an autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy-induced fibrosis of the skin and organs that can be life-threatening. This PrimeView summarizes the mechanisms underlying the condition, how patients are diagnosed and the quality of life of patients.

    PrimeView
  • Melanoma is one of the most common cancers in the West, and the research arena is bustling; advances in immunotherapy and genomics are reflected in the increasing survival of patients. These advances are summarized in this PrimeView.

    PrimeView
  • Melanoma is one of the most common cancers in the West, and the research arena is bustling; advances in immunotherapy and genomics are reflected in the increasing survival of patients. This Primer summarizes these developments and discusses the challenges ahead.

    • Dirk Schadendorf
    • David E. Fisher
    • Axel Hauschild
    Primer
  • Huntington disease is an autosomal dominant neurological disorder caused by mutation in HTT. The disease typically manifests in adulthood and is characterized by progressive motor, cognitive and behavioural impairment. This Primer discusses the current knowledge of this disease.

    • Gillian P. Bates
    • Ray Dorsey
    • Sarah J. Tabrizi
    Primer
  • Systemic sclerosis is an autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy-induced fibrosis of the skin and organs that can be life-threatening. Varga and colleagues describe the current views of pathogenesis and treatment, and present an outlook for the future.

    • Yannick Allanore
    • Robert Simms
    • John Varga
    Primer
  • Menopause is the age-related loss of female reproductive function. Here, Davis et al. describe menopause physiology and its impact on women's health. They call for more research to understand the basic biology underlying this transition and to develop new therapies.

    • Susan R. Davis
    • Irene Lambrinoudaki
    • Tommaso Simoncini
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