Posts by: Iqra Mumal, PhD

The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) has invested $1 million in its new Clinical and Research Fellowship Program. It also gave travel awards to the first authors of the top ... Read more

December 7, 2017December 7, 2017

Case Report Suggests Radiotherapy as Treatment for Patients with Bone Involvement Sarcoidosis

Radiotherapy may be useful for the control of sarcoidosis associated with bone involvement, according to a recent case report. “Emergency Radiotherapy for Spinal Cord Compression” was published in the ... Read more

November 30, 2017November 30, 2017

Remicade Treatment Appears to Benefit Patients with Neurosarcoidosis, Study Finds

Treatment with Remicade (infliximab) in neurosarcoidosis patients is associated with favorable imaging and clinical treatment responses, new research shows. The study, “Infliximab for the treatment of CNS sarcoidosis,” was ... Read more

October 3, 2017October 3, 2017

TNF Antagonists Are Effective at Treating Sarcoidosis, but Adverse Events Are a Concern

Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists are effective therapies in a significant proportion of patients with severe and refractory sarcoidosis, a new study shows. However, they also are associated with ... Read more

June 21, 2017June 23, 2017

High Prevalence of Fatigue and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Found in Sarcoidosis Patients

A new study reports that 16.5% of sarcoidosis patients experience EDS (excessive daytime sleepiness), 16.4% experience severe fatigue, and 6.3% of patients report both symptoms. The study titled, “Fatigue ... Read more

Posts by: Iqra Mumal, PhD

Iqra Mumal, PhD

Sarcoidosis Research Foundation Awards Travel Grants to Top Investigators Presenting at Meeting

Case Report Suggests Radiotherapy as Treatment for Patients with Bone Involvement Sarcoidosis

Remicade Treatment Appears to Benefit Patients with Neurosarcoidosis, Study Finds

TNF Antagonists Are Effective at Treating Sarcoidosis, but Adverse Events Are a Concern

High Prevalence of Fatigue and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Found in Sarcoidosis Patients

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