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Treatment with RCI May Protect Against Prednisone-Induced Lung Damage

Treatment with repository corticotropin (RCI), such as Acthar Gel, may protect the lungs from prednisone-induced damage and improve the outcome in patients with symptomatic pulmonary sarcoidosis, according to results of a clinical trial (NCT02188017). The findings, “Repository Corticotropin For Chronic Pulmonary Sarcoidosis.” were published in the journal Lung.

Loyola Medicine Performs 900th Lung Transplant, a New Milestone

Loyola Medicine has just performed its 900th transplant, reaching a new milestone in its lung transplant program for patients with conditions affecting the lungs like sarcoidosis. Loyola has outperformed all other transplant centers in Illinois, with three times as many transplants as all the remaining centers combined. In 1988 the…

Foundation Hosts Congressional Briefing About Sarcoidosis Awareness

During Rare Disease Week 2017 on Capitol Hill, the nonprofit Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) co-cohosted a briefing to members of Congress stressing the importance of National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month in April. The FSR says recognizing the month would draw more attention to, enhance awareness of, and promote more…

Third Annual Sarcoidosis Awareness Campaign Underway in April

The third annual national awareness campaign “Seek Answers. Inspire Results” aims to bring attention to patients with sarcoidosis. The campaign, a collaboration between the CHEST Foundation and the Foundation of Sarcoidosis Research (FSR), is set to coincide with the National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month in April. Although sarcoidosis is a treatable condition…

Alternatives to Prednisone and Methotrexate for Sarcoidosis Treatment Reviewed

A recent review discussed other options besides prednisone and methotrexate in treating sarcoidosis, including antimetabolites similar in action to methotrexate, antimalarial agents, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) gel, biological agents, and antimycobacterial therapy, which is normally used to treat tuberculosis. The review, “Sarcoidosis: treatments beyond prednisone and methotrexate,” was published…

Small Fiber Neuropathy Symptoms Eased by IVIG Therapy and Infliximab, Study Reports

Intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) therapy, alone or combined with infliximab, may significantly ease symptoms of sarcoidosis-associated small fiber neuropathy (SSFN), according to a retrospective analysis study. The report, “Sarcoidosis-associated small fiber neuropathy in a large cohort: Clinical aspects and response to IVIG and anti-TNF alpha treatment” was published…