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Higher-than-normal blood levels of uric acid, a body waste product, significantly raise the risk of hypertension among people with primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS), a study found. Findings suggest that monitoring uric acid levels may be one way to manage hypertension, or high blood pressure, to avoid cardiovascular problems arising later…
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Self-targeting antibodies typically associated with a scarring disease called scleroderma are commonly found in people with Sjögren’s syndrome and may be useful in a diagnostic workup of those who have unexplained dryness of the eyes and mouth. That’s according to a study published in Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism…
From sharing personal stories and educating others, to raising funds for research, supporters globally are poised to mark World Sjögren’s Day — set aside each July 23 to heighten awareness of the chronic autoimmune disorder. Sjögren’s syndrome is thought to occur in approximately 0.1% to 4% of the general…
Though she’s felt agitated recently, columnist Rena Newman is trying to walk in forgiveness and find peace amid her health issues.
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