Stem Cell Extract Alleviates Symptoms of Sjogren’s Syndrome, Mouse Study Suggests
The content of mesenchymal stem cells — cells that can make several cell types, including cartilage and bone — improved saliva and tear flow, ... Read more
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Tips for Dealing with a Dry Throat When You Have Sjogren’s Syndrome
Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that affects the glands that make saliva and tears, causing such symptoms as dry eyes, dry mouth, and dry throat. ... Read more -
Artificial Intelligence May Complement Literature Searches, Sjögren’s Syndrome Study Suggests
Artificial intelligence may complement — or even replace — manual search for researchers performing literature reviews, a new study suggests. The study, which used ... Read more -
Tips for Dealing with Dry Eyes Due to Sjogren’s Syndrome
Dry eyes are one of the most common symptoms of Sjogren’s syndrome — and can lead to discomfort, blurred vision, and visual fatigue if ... Read more -
Rebamipide May Ease Dryness in Sjögren’s Patients via Immune Cell Regulation, Animal Study Suggests
Oral rebamipide, a gastroprotective medication approved in some countries, may slow the progression of Sjögren’s syndrome by increasing the number of regulatory B- and T-cells ... Read more
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NORD 2019 Rare Disease Summit Set for Oct. 21-22 in Washington, DC
Next month’s annual conference of the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) in Washington, ... -
How to Prepare for Lip Biopsy in Diagnosis of Sjogren’s Syndrome
A lip biopsy, also called a labial gland biopsy, is used to help diagnose ... -
Korean Study Finds Five New Gene Variants Linked with Sjögren’s
A study in Korean patients found five new gene variants associated with the development ... -
Tips for Taking Care of Sjogren’s Syndrome Caregivers
Rare genetic diseases such as Sjogren’s syndrome can be very hard to deal with ... -
Salivary Gland Ultrasound May Be Added to Validated Criteria for Diagnosing Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome, Study Reports
A non-invasive assessment of salivary gland damage by ultrasound may be added to current ... -
Making the Most of Your Doctor’s Visit When You Have Sjogren’s Syndrome
The treatment process of rare autoimmune diseases such as Sjogren’s syndrome can be challenging, ...
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Researchers Find Specific Autoantibody Linked to Peripheral Nerve Damage in Sjögren’s Syndrome
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Researchers recently identified an autoantibody — an antibody produced against a person’s own tissue or molecule — significantly associated with the peripheral nerve damage common in Sjögren’s syndrome patients. This finding may help scientists understand the cause and development of ... Read more