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A two part series looking at the latest research into improved treatments for Lupus and Asthma.
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Programme 1: Lupus, the Misunderstood Epidemic
In her twenties, Jane Robinson was diagnosed with Lupus, a disease which is more common than MS. It is also the most widespread, but least frequently diagnosed, form of arthritis. Now in her thirties, Jane meets top scientists to explore the realities of living with the disease and investigates the science breakthroughs that could potentially transform her life.
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Programme 2: Asthma, Living on a Knife Edge
Jenny Negus is 29 and one of 2.9 million people in the UK who suffer from severe asthma. She is regularly hospitalised, reacts badly to steroids and is desperate to find an alternative. She visits leading doctors and researchers to see how much progress has been made in investigating and treating severe asthma. What are the new vaccines and inhibitors, and could vitamin D prove an unlikely cure?
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