Marisa Wexler, MS, senior science writer —

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…