Posts by: Janet Stewart, MSc

Janet Stewart, MSc

Janet Stewart is a life sciences writer and editor, who completed both PhD course work and oral examinations in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at McGill University, and holds an M.Sc. in Virology and Immunology.

September 20, 2018September 20, 2018

Rare Case of Sternoclavicular Joint Arthritis in Sarcoidosis Patient Reported

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A new case report describes a patient with arthritis of the sternoclavicular joint (SC joint, the joint between the collar bone and the breastbone, or sternum) who was later diagnosed ... Read more

May 3, 2018May 3, 2018

High Antibody Levels in Sarcoidosis Aren’t Good Predictors of Disease Severity, Study Finds

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A small study assessing antibody levels in sarcoidosis patients at the time of their diagnosis found that elevated levels did not predict a more severe disease progression. But French researchers found ... Read more

April 5, 2018April 5, 2018

Migraines Are Common in Sarcoidosis Patients, Study Finds

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A recent study found that migraines are at least as common in patients with sarcoidosis as they are in the general public, and they affect women more than men. ... Read more

March 6, 2018March 6, 2018

Experts Review Possible Causes and Treatments of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis

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Experts recently reviewed the latest advances in pulmonary sarcoidosis research, highlighting possible causes of the disease, as well as potential treatment candidates. The article, “The Pathogenesis of Pulmonary Sarcoidosis ... Read more

December 19, 2017December 19, 2017

Higher Numbers of 2 Bacteria Species Found in Sarcoidosis Patients, Study Finds

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Researchers found higher numbers of two species of bacteria in the lungs of patients with sarcoidosis, and call for further studies to better understand their importance in the development ... Read more

December 14, 2017December 14, 2017

Top 20% of Most Costly Sarcoidosis Patients Account for 72% of US Spending on the Disease

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A study found that the biggest share — 72% — of total healthcare costs among sarcoidosis patients in the U.S. is spent on the top 20% of the most ... Read more

September 14, 2017September 14, 2017

Coronary Blood Flow Is Reduced in Patients with Sarcoidosis, Study Finds

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Patients with sarcoidosis have lower coronary flow velocity reserve (CFVR), a measure of disturbances in blood flow in heart muscles, compared to healthy volunteers, researchers found. The study, “Coronary ... Read more

July 20, 2017July 20, 2017

Sarcoidosis Patients Face Higher Risk of Venous Thromboembolism, Minnesota Study Finds

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Sarcoidosis patients have three times the risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE) than individuals without the disease, a new report finds. The report, “Association of Sarcoidosis With Increased Risk ... Read more

July 13, 2017July 13, 2017

Sarcoidosis Patients Incur High Medical Costs for Commercial Insurance Payers, Study Says

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A study assessing the healthcare resources and cost of sarcoidosis care to commercial insurance payers in the U.S. found that patients selected from a privately-insured administrative claims database had ... Read more

July 6, 2017July 6, 2017

Researchers Report Rare Case of Sarcoidosis Patient with Familial Mediterranean Fever

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A woman in Turkey with a 10-year history of sarcoidosis was given the additional diagnosis of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF), a heritable disease that rarely occurs simultaneously with sarcoidosis. ... Read more