1.   A number of researchers are seeking to understand the link between immune disorders and sex hormones.

2.   In recent years cord blood has become something of a hot commodity, as medical research has demonstrated its potential for treating leukemia and certain immune disorders.

3.   Infants and those with immune disorders are especially susceptible.

4.   It can also be used to study diseases associated with aging, some cancers and immune disorders.

5.   It might protect some women against breast cancer, but it also might increase the chance of developing a crippling immune disorder.

6.   Methotrexate is a potent drug used against a variety of conditions, including many cancers, immune disorders and hard-to-treat arthritic conditions like psoriatic arthritis.

7.   Mothers-to-be that Torjusen would approach are those with a family history of leukemia and certain types of cancers and immune disorders, including sickle cell anemia.

8.   Pregnant women and people with diabetes or immune disorders have an increased risk of complications.

9.   Some researchers are investigating whether there is a link between immune disorders and sex hormones.

10.   The illness usually lasts up to seven days and is rarely fatal unless the victim has an immune disorder or liver problems.