Inflammation is seen as the cause of most diseases. So medicine is focused on getting rid of inflammation as soon as possible. For instance: After a stroke, there is inflammation in the damaged part of the brain. That inflammation has been seen as a negative consequence that needs to be abolished as soon as possible. But, as it turns out, there are also some positive sides to the inflammation, and it can actually help the brain to self-repair.
Inflammation following stroke can be key to self healing of the brain
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