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…
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…
Sarcoidosis is a rare condition which causes inflammatory cells to build up in various organs throughout the body. For 90% of people with a sarcoidosis diagnoses, the lungs are one…
According to a story from USA Today, two 29 year old rare disease patients, Daru Smith of Chicago and Sarah McPharlin of Grosse Point Woods, Michigan, both received triple organ…
According to the Shillong Times, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has reported intriguing results when treating sarcoidosis with an already-approved rheumatoid arthritis medication. What is…
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory condition which can affect any organ in people of any age. The prognosis ranges from benign to debilitating. Granulomas, or clumps of cells, build up in…
According to a story from Compelo, the medical technology company LivaNova is kicking off an international trial that will assess the use of autonomic regulation therapy as a treatment for…
According to a story from Reuters, a recent study found that mild exercise, such as walking, can significantly reduce the risk of heart failure in older, postmenopausal women. This large…
According to a story from The Rheumatologist, a recent study of neurosarcoidosis is providing new information into how this disease develops, as well as how it can be categorized. This…
According to a story from bioportfolio.com, a recent study has demonstrated the effectiveness of Trelegy Ellipta, a unique three component combination treatment, in reducing the effects of chronic obstructive pulmonary…
Living with a rare disease provides enough challenges on its own. For residents of Chicago, however, challenges grew even more difficult as pharmacies shut down one after another. Certain areas…
The average American might not be interested in walking two miles every day. However, for Patricia Coleman, it is an activity in which she proudly partakes! In honor of Sarcoidosis…
According to a story from Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease News, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the leadership of commissioner Scott Gottlieb, has begun to change clinical trials by accepting…
These days it’s difficult to walk through a public gathering and not see a "Keep Calm and Carry On" T-shirt, poster, coffee mug, or bumper sticker. As a catchphrase originally…
According to a story from Oklahoma's Nursing Times, Lori Garman, a scientist at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, was selected for The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research Fellowship Program Award. The…
According to sarcoidosisnews.com, acne causing bacteria may be the culprit in sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease that affects the lungs and lymph nodes. Sarcoidosis can cause flu-like symptoms, weight loss, coughing…
In general, sarcoidosis can affect various organs in the body including the lungs. Sarcoidosis causes granulomas, which are tiny masses of tissue clusters, to form. This leads to malfunctioning or…
It's not every day that you hear about how nicotine may help lung disease. However, researchers at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center are asking this question. They're testing whether…
Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are curious about how nicotine may effect patients battling sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis effects everyone differently. It occurs from excess granulomas, often resulting in…
Recently published findings from the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology reported that a novel imaging method is much more accurate and thorough in diagnosing cardiac sarcoidosis than traditional ones. Sarcoidosis is a rare…
A recent study found that a specific bacteria may be the distinguishing factor between cardiac sarcoidosis and other conditions that affect the heart. This data suggests that this bacteria may…
A report titled, “Association of Sarcoidosis With Increased Risk of VTE: A Population-Based Study, 1976 to 2013,” recently released information that patients with sarcoidosis have a 3-fold increased risk for…
Notizie emozionanti per le persone che vivono con sarcoidosi! Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) ha sviluppato un Centro Sarcoidosi di Eccellenza. Attualmente, il dottor Wonder Drake è il direttore del…
Peter Sadler has been raising funds to support the British Lung Foundation, which funds sarcoidosis research. The 42-year-old recently participated in the Bath-Half marathon. He's been on a mission to run in the…
Exciting news for people living with sarcoidosis! Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) has developed a Sarcoidosis Center of Excellence. Presently, Dr. Wonder Drake is the director of the center. She…
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