The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research recently launched a Patient Ambassador Program called “Ask the Ambassadors!” to help people with sarcoidosis clarify questions they may have about life with the condition, treatment options, and other topics. The foundation believes that the causes of sarcoidosis, and ultimately a cure, will…
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Sarcoidosis is a disease that is mainly diagnosed in adults from the ages of 20-40. It is characterized by the formation of clumps of immune cells called granulomas in different tissues and organs throughout the body. Childhood sarcoidosis is extremely rare and its true prevalence is unknown. A…
From 50-70 percent of patients with sarcoidosis are estimated to experience fatigue, which can have a severe impact on their quality of life. Causes of fatigue in sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory condition that causes abnormal deposits of immune cells, known as granulomas, to build up in different parts…
Levels of endocan, an indicator of inflammation, can be used as a predictive biomarker for the involvement of the cardiovascular system and the development of atherosclerosis in patients with sarcoidosis, a new study shows. The study titled, “Endocan Levels and Endothelial Dysfunction in Patients With Sarcoidosis,” was published…
Sarcoidosis is a rare condition, characterized by clumps of inflammatory immune cells, called granulomas, that form in various organs and tissues. Their accumulation affects the organ’s ability to work as needed, and causes inflammation. If untreated, permanent organ damage can result. Multiple types of sarcoidosis are known, based…
Sarcoidosis is the result of an overactive immune system that damages the body instead of protecting it. Specifically, it leads to the formation of granulomas, which are clumps of inflammatory cells that form within various organs. The accumulation of these granulomas within an organ can impair its…
Sarcoidosis is an autoimmune disease in which clumps of immune cells, called granulomas, form in different tissues and organs. These clumps can lead to scarring and interfere with how well an affected organ works. What is cutaneous sarcoidosis? In cutaneous sarcoidosis, granulomas form in the skin, although some types of…
Sarcoidosis is a rare inflammatory disease characterized by clusters of white blood cells, called granulomas, which may form in any organ or tissue. These granulomas are damaging, and can affect the proper functioning of an involved organ. When granulomas form in the liver, a patient is diagnosed with…
Sarcoidosis is a rare inflammatory disease that can affect different tissues and organs. The disease is characterized by the formation of granulomas, small clumps of immune cells that can form anywhere in the body. When these granulomas form in the kidney, the condition is called renal sarcoidosis. What…
Mindfulness exercises can help decrease the physical and psychological symptoms of sarcoidosis and improve well-being and motivation in patients and caregivers, a small study found. Sarcoidosis patients, including some who have achieved clinical remission, can experience psychosocial consequences of the disease including depression, anxiety, and feelings of isolation. Coping strategies and methods…