Three genes not previously established as major genetic contributors to sarcoidosis — RFTN2, FAM117B, and RNF215 — may influence a person’s susceptibility to the inflammatory disease, according to a large genetic analysis. Using genetic information from more than 5,000 people living with sarcoidosis and nearly 500,000 without the disease,…
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Since the deaths of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry last week, social media has been flooded with moving tributes. “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” soundtrack stay with us for their cultural and emotional impact. Due to the music, lyrics, and nostalgia, classics like these endure…
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Sarcoidosis patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and researchers in the Mid-Atlantic will have the opportunity to come together to strengthen sarcoidosis care and build support networks at a free summit on Sept. 26 in Philadelphia. The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) is hosting the regional summit to allow patients…
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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