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>The treatment was shown to send type II into remission. Does that mean the same as cured? Edit: The linked article says: >and even achieve remission (no lon

• starwatch 6y ago
  Not an expert on this, but remission is defined as: > a temporary diminution of the severity of disease or pain. My understanding is that after the treatment, and while in remission, people would need to maintain a healthy lifestyle to avoid relapse. It's still early days for this treatment so I'd guess that they're being cautious with their language.
  • vram22 6y ago
    Got it, and I think yours closer to the real meaning than what the article says - based on having read that word in context multiple times.