Marisa Wexler, MS, senior science writer —

A new study in mice suggests that metformin — a drug typically used to control blood sugar levels in diabetes — may be able to reduce inflammation and damage to the salivary glands in Sjögren’s syndrome. The study, “Metformin improves salivary gland inflammation and hypofunction in…

Those with Sjögren’s syndrome appear to be at higher risk for osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), a condition where, after undergoing tooth extraction, a person’s jawbone is cut off from its blood supply and starts to starve, a study found. The study, “Increased risk of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis…

Patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome may have different personality characteristics, including a tendency to be more neurotic and less extroverted and open to experiences, than healthy individuals, a study reports. The study, “Personality, depression and anxiety in primary Sjogren’s syndrome — Association with sociodemographic factors and…