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August 7, 2018August 7, 2018
Blood Levels of 2 microRNAs May Help Diagnose Cardiac Sarcoidosis, Study Suggests

The levels of two blood-circulating microRNAs, called microRNA-126 and microRNA-223, may work as new biomarkers for cardiac sarcoidosis, according to researchers. Their small study, ... Read more
August 2, 2018August 5, 2018
Sarcoidosis in Sarcoma Patients May Be More Common Than Realized, Study Finds

The occurrence of sarcoidosis and sarcoma — a rare type of cancer — at the same time or one after the other may be ... Read more
July 31, 2018July 31, 2018
Rare Lung Disease Can Develop in Sarcoidosis Patients, Case Study Reports

Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia, a rare lung disease, can develop in patients with sarcoidosis, according to a new case study from India. The report, “Cryptogenic Organizing ... Read more
July 26, 2018July 27, 2018
Neurosarcoidosis Can Be Misdiagnosed as Meningitis, Case Study Reports

Neurosarcoidosis — a rare form of sarcoidosis affecting the central nervous system — can be misdiagnosed as meningitis because of similarities in neurological symptoms, a ... Read more
July 19, 2018July 19, 2018
Sarcoidosis Risk Higher in Families with Disease History, Study Reports

The risk of sarcoidosis is higher in families with a history of the disease, according to researchers from Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. The study ... Read more

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Apple’s ResearchKit App for Sarcoidosis Patients Now Available on Android
July 12, 2018July 12, 2018
Penn Medicine‘s app for sarcoidosis patients, Apple’s ResearchKit, is now available on android. Patients ...
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NOD2 Mutation, Combined with Other Variants, Influences Familial Sarcoidosis Progression, Study Finds
July 10, 2018July 10, 2018
A G908R mutation in the NOD2 gene is an indicator of familial sarcoidosis, according ...
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Sarcoidosis in Lungs, Skin, Eyes Linked to Age and Gender in Large Japanese Survey
June 28, 2018June 28, 2018
Sarcoidosis patients can be divided into women over age 40 with skin and eye ...
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Short-term Air Pollution Exposure Can Increase Severity of Fibrotic Sarcoidosis Respiratory Symptoms, Small Study Finds
June 26, 2018June 26, 2018
A recent study shows that while lung function was unaffected, patients with fibrotic sarcoidosis ...
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Case Report Describes Rare Coexistence of Sarcoidosis and Tuberculosis in Patient with Severe PAH
June 19, 2018June 19, 2018
A new case report from India describes the occurrence of both sarcoidosis and tuberculosis ...
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Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research Launches Patient Ambassador Program
June 14, 2018June 14, 2018
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research recently launched a Patient Ambassador Program called “Ask the Ambassadors!” ...

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US ‘Right to Try’ Law Meets with Mix of Praise and Criticism, Including Among Those with Rare Diseases
June 7, 2018June 7, 2018
As President Trump signed the recently passed Right to Try legislation into law in ...
Endocan Levels Can Predict Cardiovascular Involvement in Patients with Sarcoidosis
May 29, 2018May 29, 2018
Levels of endocan, an indicator of inflammation, can be used as a predictive biomarker ...
#ERDC2018 – When Treating Rare Disease Patients, Don’t Overlook Quality of Life, Panel Urges
May 29, 2018May 29, 2018
Single Mindfulness Training Session Shows Benefits for Sarcoidosis Patients
May 22, 2018May 22, 2018
‘Rare Impact Awards’ Dinner Marks Orphan Drug Act and NORD at 35
May 17, 2018May 17, 2018
#ECRD2018 – EU Must Do More for Rare Disease Patients, Eurordis Leaders Say
May 16, 2018May 16, 2018

Newly Established Registry Sheds Light on Treatment, Features of Sarcoidosis-linked PH
May 15, 2018May 15, 2018
A newly established registry for patients with sarcoidosis associated with pulmonary hypertension sheds light ...
Younger Sarcoidosis Patients Given Double Lung Transplants Show Better Survival Rates, Study Finds
May 10, 2018May 10, 2018
High Blood Calcium Levels, Scarring on Scalp, Kidney Failure Rare in Sarcoidosis Cases, Report Says
May 8, 2018May 8, 2018
High Antibody Levels in Sarcoidosis Aren’t Good Predictors of Disease Severity, Study Finds
May 3, 2018May 3, 2018

#ECRD2018 – Patient Access and Collaboration Focus of Eurordis Meeting May 10-12
May 2, 2018May 2, 2018
At least 800 people representing some 45 countries are soon expected to gather in ...
Heart Transplant a Viable Option for Cardiac Sarcoidosis Patients, Study Finds
April 26, 2018April 26, 2018
Exposure to Chromium May Cause Subcutaneous Sarcoidosis, Case Report Suggests
April 19, 2018April 19, 2018

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Sarcoidosis Research Foundation Awards Travel Grants to Top Investigators Presenting at Meeting
April 17, 2018April 17, 2018
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) has invested $1 million in its new Clinical and ...
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April is Time to Take the #SarcoidStories Challenge
April 13, 2018April 13, 2018
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research is calling for everyone to participate this month of ...
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NIH Agency Pioneers Collaborative Research into Rare Diseases
April 12, 2018April 12, 2018
A little-known government entity within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is helping to ...
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4th Annual Sarcoidosis Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness, Educate Patients
April 10, 2018April 10, 2018
The American Lung Association, CHEST Foundation and the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) teamed up to ...
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Migraines Are Common in Sarcoidosis Patients, Study Finds
April 5, 2018April 5, 2018
A recent study found that migraines are at least as common in patients with ...
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Wearable Defibrillator Can Prevent Sudden Death in Cardiac Sarcoidosis Patients, Study Shows
April 3, 2018April 3, 2018
A wearable cardioverter-defibrillator can prevent sudden death in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis, new research ...
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Bardoxolone Improved Sarcoidosis Patients’ Exercise Ability in Phase 2 Trial
March 27, 2018March 27, 2018
Bardoxolone methyl, an investigational therapy developed by Reata Pharmaceuticals, was shown to significantly improve ...
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Link Between Sarcoidosis and Lung Microbes to Be Studied in NIH-Funded Project
March 22, 2018March 22, 2018
A project studying the possible link between sarcoidosis and lung microbes received a four-year, ...
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Genome Sequencing and Its Clinical Potential Focus of NYC Rare Disease Day Event
March 19, 2018March 19, 2018
Genetic sequencing and the speed with which it can help diagnose a child’s disease ...

October 3, 2016October 3, 2016

High Calcium Levels, Bone Marrow Sarcoidosis May Be Associated

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Elevated levels of calcium in blood and urine can be associated with the development of bone marrow sarcoidosis, according to a report published in the journal Biomarker Research. The study, “Hypercalcemia Associated With Isolated Bone Marrow Sarcoidosis In A ... Read more

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