People with autoimmune diseases — especially Sjögren’s disease, which affects the glands that produce tears and saliva — may have a significantly higher risk of developing sarcoidosis, according to a study in Japan. The strongest association was seen with Sjögren’s disease, while other autoimmune conditions were also significantly linked…
Atyr Pharma will meet with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) next month to review results from the Phase 3 EFZO-FIT clinical trial and discuss the path forward for efzofitimod as a treatment for pulmonary sarcoidosis. The meeting follows a company announcement last year that the trial…
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How do you celebrate an awareness day, week, or month? I know how we celebrate other special days on the calendar. New Year’s Eve? Watch the ball drop and kiss at midnight. Passover? Dinner with the family, and no bread for a week. Birthdays? Celebrate with loved ones, perhaps dinner…
Becoming educated and informed about sarcoidosis is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your sarcoidosis journey.
There is no cure for sarcoidosis yet, but here you can find more information about current therapeutic approaches, as well as experimental treatments that are in the pipeline.
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