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Published: November 27, 2007
Research study seeks participants
By Shari Hawkins
The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation is seeking participants for Sjogren's syndrome research studies. Scientists are seeking healthy individuals as well as those who have been diagnosed with or have symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome.

Sjogren's syndrome is a disease in which the immune system attacks moisture-producing glands, such as those that produce saliva and tears. The disease can also affect other organs. Com...

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