An activated type I IFN system previously seen in several other systemic autoimmune diseases is also present in SSc and may contribute to the vascular pathology and affect the profibrotic process.
The incidence of Crohn's disease in a region of Sweden is one of the highest reported in Europe. Long symptom duration precedes stricturing or penetrating behaviour. Old age is an independent risk factor for surgery.
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