The symptoms of sarcoidosis often mimic those of other disorders, leading to under- or over-diagnosis of the disease. An understanding of the clinical manifestations that may lead to sarcoidosis misdiagnosis is necessary for clinicians, according to a study of case reports. Sarcoidosis is characterized by the growth of small collections of inflammatory…
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Researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, reported finding eight proteins in bronchoalveolar fluid (lung washing liquid) in the largest group of patients with sarcoidosis to be studied that distinguishes people with the disease from healthy people and those with asthma. The findings presented in the report “Elevated levels of…
When I received my Social Security Disability retro check after a two-year appeal, the first thing I purchased was a mobility scooter. I had rented one for a couple of advocacy trips and a vacation by then, and knew it would be best to have my own. Consequently, it seemed…
Over the past two decades, I’ve gone from being an active, fit young woman to an overweight, disabled old lady dealing with a range of chronic illnesses. This transformation hasn’t been a straightforward journey; it has been filled with obstacles, detours, and dead ends. Some days, my sarcoidosis symptoms…
“This is a true story based on a lie.” That’s how each episode of “Apple Cider Vinegar,” a Netflix series released earlier this year, begins. The show tells the story of Belle Gibson, an Australian wellness influencer, app developer, and cookbook author. Through sharing her story about her…
I have a confession to make: I don’t read all my email. I try to, but it can be overwhelming. Instead, I skim through my inbox to see if I need to read anything right away, then bookmark things I’ll get back to later. Sometimes I’m too delete-happy with the…
I started writing this column a few weeks ago when I was angry. I was irate, it was festering, and I had to get it out. I started jotting down my thoughts, with the clickety-clack of my nails on the keyboard beating harder and faster than usual. If I were…
The final participant has completed the last visit as part of EFZO-FIT, a Phase 3 clinical trial testing Atyr Pharma’s experimental treatment efzofitimod, in adults with pulmonary sarcoidosis. Top-line results are expected in the coming months. “Completing this first-ever global Phase 3 and largest interventional study conducted for patients…
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…