January 15, 2021January 13, 2021

‘Endureth All Things,’ as the Outcome May Surprise You

Columns, No Tears for Sarcoidosis - a Column by Charlton Harris

“Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.” – 1 Corinthians 13:7 I have lived by this Bible verse for a long time. I really ... Read more

January 14, 2021January 14, 2021

Include Pulmonary Sarcoidosis in Chest Pain Diagnosis, Case Report Advises

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A case study diagnosing pulmonary sarcoidosis in a patient complaining of chest pain and shortness of breath highlights the importance of including sarcoidosis in the differential diagnosis of chest ... Read more

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021

NORD Seeks Speakers for 2021 Virtual ‘Living Rare, Living Stronger’ Forum

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The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is seeking individuals willing to share real-life experiences with rare diseases to speak at its upcoming virtual Living Rare, Living Stronger NORD ... Read more

January 12, 2021January 8, 2021

Weighing the Risks and Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccines

Columns, Invisible Chaos - a Column by Athena Merritt

I never liked group projects in school. Whenever one was announced, I’d groan and silently hope for the best. But the scenario always played out the same: slackers dumping ... Read more

January 7, 2021January 7, 2021

Bird-related Lung Disease Seen to Affect Japanese Man’s Sarcoidosis

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Researchers in Japan reported a case of sarcoidosis associated with a specific bacterium and complicated by an acute bird-related — pigeons, in this case — inflammatory lung disease called ... Read more

January 5, 2021December 21, 2020

Relieve Stress With This Alternative to New Year’s Resolutions

Columns, Invisible Chaos - a Column by Athena Merritt

I usually set goals for the year when January arrives. Not this time. I’ve decided to take life as it comes. Instead of saddling myself with resolutions, I’m embarking ... Read more

December 22, 2020December 18, 2020

Tackle This Year-end Health Checklist Before 2021 Arrives

Columns, Invisible Chaos - a Column by Athena Merritt

If your holiday shopping is done, indulge in some goodies and rejoice. Hopefully, I’ll be joining you soon. After that, a year-end health checklist awaits. Many with sarcoidosis require ... Read more

December 18, 2020December 16, 2020

Take Control of Your Health by Controlling Yourself

Columns, No Tears for Sarcoidosis - a Column by Charlton Harris

Have you ever experienced a moment in which you just knew you were right about something, but you let the voice inside you convince you otherwise? That has happened ... Read more

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020

TNF-alpha Inhibitor XTMAB-16 Granted FDA’s Orphan Drug Designation

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to XTMAB-16, Xentria’s investigational TNF-alpha inhibitor for the treatment of sarcoidosis. The designation is given to candidate therapies ... Read more

December 15, 2020December 11, 2020

Why Medical Appointments Should Be a Priority, Even Now

Columns, Invisible Chaos - a Column by Athena Merritt

It usually takes me six months or longer to land an appointment with my neurologist. In October, I met virtually with him just a week after calling to schedule ... Read more

December 11, 2020December 9, 2020

Don’t Wait Until Tomorrow, You May Be Disappointed

Columns, No Tears for Sarcoidosis - a Column by Charlton Harris

I lost my mother two weeks after I had surgery to remove nasal polyps. She had been my point of contact with the doctors during the surgery. I was still ... Read more

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020

Antibiotic Azithromycin Curbs Cough in Pulmonary Sarcoidosis, Study Concludes

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Three months of treatment with the common, generic antibiotic azithromycin safely reduced the number of coughs and cough severity, and improved the quality of life in adults with pulmonary ... Read more