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October 29, 2020October 29, 2020

Case Study Reports Successful Strategy for Infertility Caused by Testicular Sarcoidosis

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Testicular sperm aspiration for in vitro fertilization (IVF) is a successful strategy to overcome infertility associated with methotrexate– and steroid-resistant testicular sarcoidosis, a case study shows. The report documents ... Read more

October 26, 2020October 28, 2020

UK Organization ‘Same But Different’ Announces ‘Glimmer of Hope’ Photo Contest Winner

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A photo of a bespectacled young boy, his red baseball cap slightly askew as he enjoys time outside, will be featured on the front cover of an upcoming calendar ... Read more

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020

Sarcoidosis Carries Higher Risk of Heart Failure, Study Suggests

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Relative to the general population, people with sarcoidosis are at higher long-term risk of heart failure and other heart problems, a large Danish data study suggests. Its researchers recommend regular ... Read more

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

Telehealth ‘Helpful’ Alternative to In-person Care, Rare Disease Patients Say

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A majority of rare disease patients using telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic thought the experience positive, and many would like the option of continuing its use in future appointments, a ... Read more

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

Study Furthers Understanding of Links Between Sarcoidosis and IBD

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People with coexisting sarcoidosis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have higher in-hospital rates of respiratory failure, but lower colon surgery rates and gut penetrating disease, than those with IBD ... Read more

October 8, 2020October 12, 2020

3 Factors Seen to Raise Risk of Cardiac Sarcoidosis Relapse in Multi-year Study

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Kidney involvement, heart wall abnormalities, and left heart failure were identified as risk factors for a relapse of cardiac sarcoidosis, a long-term study involving more than 150 patients suggests. ... Read more

October 7, 2020October 7, 2020

Same But Different Asks Public to Vote on ‘Glimmer of Hope’ Calendar Photos

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Same But Different, a nonprofit U.K. group that uses art for social change, is inviting people to choose their favorite photographs in a calendar contest to heighten awareness of rare ... Read more

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020

Swedish Study Links Exposure to Silica Dust to Increased Risk of Sarcoidosis

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Exposure to inhaled silica dust appears to increase the risk of sarcoidosis among men 20 to 65 years old, according to a recent study from Sweden. Men 35 and ... Read more

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020

OMRF Opening Study Into Onset and Progression of Sarcoidosis

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People with sarcoidosis are being asked to donate blood samples and information related to their disease to help the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) further its work into how sarcoidosis ... Read more

September 17, 2020September 17, 2020

Patients With Impaired Lung Function May Have Higher Risk of Severe COVID-19

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People with sarcoidosis who have impaired lung function seem to be at greater risk for severe COVID-19 disease, a new study suggests. The study, “Moderate or Severe Impairment in Pulmonary ... Read more