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Lung Imaging Tests

Sarcoidosis is a rare inflammatory disease that may affect any part of the body. The condition is associated with clumps of immune cells, called granulomas, forming in the organs, disrupting their normal function and potentially causing permanent damage. The most commonly affected organ is the lungs, with…

April is Time to Take the #SarcoidStories Challenge

The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research is calling for everyone to participate this month of April in a campaign to celebrate those living with sarcoidosis. This year’s campaign, #SarcoidStories, is an effort to raise awareness among the general public about the daily challenges and joys in the lives of…

Philadelphia’s Korman Respiratory Institute Names Jesse Román New CEO

Respiratory disease expert Jesse Román, MD, is the new CEO of Philadelphia’s Jane and Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute. Románhas published about 115 peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals and 20 manuscripts — primarily on sarcoidosis, interstitial lung disease and pulmonary fibrosis. Román’s most recent position was chairman of the Department of…

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…

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…