‘Rare Barometer’ Program Helps Eurordis Shape EU Rare Disease Policy
People with rare diseases know that the right government policies can make a big difference in the quality of their own lives, and those ... Read more
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History of Infections Boosts Risk of Developing Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome, Study Suggests
Having a history of infections, particularly respiratory, skin, and urogenital infections, increases the risk of developing primary Sjögren’s syndrome, according to a population-based study ... Read more -
DNase-containing Eye Drops Show Promise for Relieving Dry Eyes in Sjögren’s Patients, Early Data Suggests
Eye drops that contain a DNA-degrading enzyme are safe and potentially effective against eye damage and discomfort in people with dry eye disease, such ... Read more -
Levels of Signaling Molecules in Tears and Saliva Linked to Symptom Severity, Study Says
People with Sjögren’s syndrome have increased levels of specific signaling proteins in their tears and saliva, which are associated with more severe symptoms of ... Read more -
Agency Unveils RaDaR to Help Patient Groups Develop Rare Disease Registries
RaDaR, the catchy new name for the U.S. government-run Rare Diseases Registry Program, aims to help patient advocacy groups with limited resources build their ... Read more
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Research Points to Protein in Saliva as Possible Biomarker for Sjögren’s
Levels of the siglec-5 protein in saliva are significantly higher in Sjögren’s syndrome patients than in healthy people ... -
Rare Diseases Constitute a ‘Public Health Issue,’ NCATS Director Warns
With 250 rare diseases newly identified every year, scientists can barely keep up — ... -
Dental Implants Are a Viable Option for Sjogren’s Patients, Study Shows
Dental implants are a viable option for people with Sjogren’s syndrome, but these patients ... -
New Cyclosporin A Formulation Provides Faster Relief of Chronic Dry Eye Symptoms, Trial Shows
Cyporin N, a new formulation of cyclosporin A, provides faster relief of chronic dry eye triggered ... -
Interview on Pain May Help Distinguish Nerve Damage Caused by Sjögren’s
Researchers have found that by performing an easy interview about a patient’s pain, clinicians ... -
Sjögren’s Patients More Likely to Develop Thyroid Disease, Review Shows
Sjögren’s syndrome patients are three times more likely to have thyroid disease, both autoimmune ...
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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