People with Sarcoidosis Have Less Diverse Pulmonary Microbiota Than Healthy Individuals
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People with Sarcoidosis Have Less Diverse Pulmonary Microbiota Than Healthy Individuals

Have you heard of the pulmonary microbiota, which may also be referred to as the lung microbiome? This refers to the complex collection of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, bacteriophages, fungi) that…

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Pregnancy Considerations for Women With Interstitial Lung Disease and an Autoimmune Condition

A retrospective medical records study for interstitial lung disease (ILD) has just been published in Arthritis Care & Research. The results found that for women diagnosed with ILD as well as an…

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ATYR1923 Safe and Effective for Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
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ATYR1923 Safe and Effective for Pulmonary Sarcoidosis

Clinical trials can be helpful tools in determining the safety, efficacy, tolerability, recommended dose, and pharmacokinetics of specific drugs (among other things). In doing so, these trials help tell researchers…

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Study: What is the Role of Fibrocytes and Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Lung Sarcoidosis?
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Study: What is the Role of Fibrocytes and Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Lung Sarcoidosis?

A study published in BMC Pulmonary Medicine focuses on the role of endothelial progenitor cells and fibrocytes in lung sarcoidosis. They specifically investigated how these cells, along with CD34 + cells, spurred…

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Rare Classroom: Sarcoidosis
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Rare Classroom: Sarcoidosis

Welcome to the Rare Classroom, a new series from Patient Worthy. Rare Classroom is designed for the curious reader who wants to get informed on some of the rarest, most…

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Study: The Relationship Between Obesity, Lung Diseases, and Pulmonary Hypertension in Transplant Patients

The United States is coping with an obesity epidemic. It is therefore critical to understand the distribution of body fat and its effect on treatment. A recent article in Healio…

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Phase 2a Trial of Experimental Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Drug Begins
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Phase 2a Trial of Experimental Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Drug Begins

According to a story from BioSpace, the biopharmaceutical company Altavant Sciences has recently announced that the first patient has been dosed in a phase 2a proof of concept trial. This…

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87 Businesses Across Two Countries Displayed a Purple Light for Sarcoidosis Awareness Last Month

Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis is a rare inflammatory condition that causes granulomas to buildup within the organs. These can cause permanent organ damage. While the condition can affect various organs, and presents…

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Pulmonary Hypertension Drugs are Effective for Some Sarcoidosis Patients, Study Says
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Pulmonary Hypertension Drugs are Effective for Some Sarcoidosis Patients, Study Says

According to a story from Pulmonary Hypertension News, many patients with the rare disease sarcoidosis frequently experience lung complications. Included in these complications is pulmonary hypertension, a condition of elevated…

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