A new report describes a woman with a very rare case of sarcoidosis involving only the spine who entered…
Ana Pena, PhD
Ana is a molecular biologist with a passion for discovery and communication. As a science writer she looks for connecting the public, in particular patient and healthcare communities, with clear and quality information about the latest medical advances. Ana holds a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Lisbon, Portugal, where she specialized in genetics, molecular biology, and infectious diseases.
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Articles by Ana Pena, PhD
The presence of certain types of bacteria, specifically gram-negative bacteria other than Pseudomonas aeruginosa,…
Sarcoidosis Patients More Likely to Develop Heart Rhythm Disorders, Large Retrospective Study Finds
Patients with sarcoidosis are more likely to have heart rhythm disorders, specifically ventricular tachycardia…
The American Lung Association, CHEST Foundation and the Foundation…
A wearable cardioverter-defibrillator can prevent sudden death in patients with cardiac sarcoidosis, new research demonstrates.
Several mutations found in 37 genes were reported to be possible genetic risk factors for pediatric sarcoidosis, according to…
Blood levels of a soluble protein can be used as a diagnostic test to confirm sarcoidosis in…
Extrathoracic Disease More Prevalent in WTC Firefighters with Sarcoidosis Post-9/11, Study Finds
A recent observational study showed that extrathoracic disease has a high incidence in World Trade Center firefighters who developed sarcoidosis…