People with Sjögren’s disease tend to have poor oral health relative to the general population, despite generally good hygiene practices, a study found. Sjögren’s was associated with tooth decay, cavities, and wear, ultimately requiring more procedures to restore teeth. Hyposalivation, a common Sjögren’s disease symptom in which the…
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Efgartigimod is entering a Phase 3 clinical trial after data from a proof-of-concept Phase 2 trial showed it outperformed a placebo at easing symptoms and signs of primary Sjögren’s disease, the treatment’s developer said. Argenx shared the data at the European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR) 2025, held June…
Newborns of mothers with primary Sjögren’s disease may be at a higher risk of developing heart conditions. That’s according to a study in China, which also found this increased risk was significantly associated with higher maternal disease activity. “Maternal [primary Sjögren’s], especially with high disease activity, elevates the risk…
A study found significant associations between eye surface changes and alterations in immune activity throughout the body in people with primary Sjögren’s disease. “These results provide new insights into the relationship between ocular surface and systemic [whole body] status in patients with [primary Sjögren’s disease],” the researchers wrote. The study,…
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