An algorithm that adds newer echocardiography measures and heart damage markers to standard screening criteria for heart involvement with sarcoidosis increased detection rates by 30% over standard criteria, according to a study at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. The new algorithm, dubbed AIIMS…
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) has launched an enhanced version of its patient registry, FSR-SARC, to help maximize the impact of patient participation in research. “Now in its tenth year, the Registry has been one of our most powerful tools to elevate patient voices in the advancement of…
Most people with inflammatory conditions reported overall satisfaction, convenience, and confidence when self-administering Acthar Gel (repository corticotropin injection) through a single-dose, prefilled injector called SelfJect. That’s according to a survey-based study sponsored by the therapy’s developer, Mallinckrodt. The study involved 54 patients living in the U.S., eight of…
A Partner Grant from the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) and the American Thoracic Society (ATS) will support a research project focused on possible connections between air pollution and outcomes of people with sarcoidosis. The grant, totaling $100,000 over two years, was awarded to Mark Mallozzi, MD,…
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