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Recent Examples of syndrome
Jin says as many as a fifth of patients have hereditary markers — like a genetic mutation for Lynch syndrome — that increase the risk of getting colorectal cancer, among others.
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Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Those who were diagnosed with stage 4 CKM syndrome had a 30% increased likelihood of having a cancer diagnosis four years later.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Pneumonia — an umbrella term for a syndrome caused by many pathogens — or respiratory failure or something like that.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
In the case of these breeds, around 90% suffer from brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), a chronic condition they're born with that gets worse with age.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
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Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
Those who were diagnosed with stage 4 CKM syndrome had a 30% increased likelihood of having a cancer diagnosis four years later.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Pneumonia — an umbrella term for a syndrome caused by many pathogens — or respiratory failure or something like that.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
In the case of these breeds, around 90% suffer from brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), a chronic condition they're born with that gets worse with age.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
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In October, plans for the Snug Harbor Surf Park, along with a 50-foot-tall building for a surf academy, shop and restaurant, were given approvals by city officials who granted a general plan amendment to expand the allowance for the development from 20,000 square feet to nearly 60,000 square feet.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The system supports interchangeable components and exposes low-level interfaces for secondary development, enabling researchers to customize control, perception, and task execution.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2026
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Sunshine returns Monday, bringing a break from the wet pattern and highs climbing into the upper 60s.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syndrome. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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