Posts by: Patricia Inacio, PhD

Patricia Inacio, PhD

Patricia holds her Ph.D. in Cell Biology from University Nova de Lisboa, and has served as an author on several research projects and fellowships, as well as major grant applications for European Agencies. She also served as a PhD student research assistant in the Laboratory of Doctor David A. Fidock, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Columbia University, New York.

November 14, 2019

Non-invasive Test May Help Diagnose Peripheral Nerve Damage in Sjögren’s Patients, Study Suggests

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A non-invasive test that measures nerve conduction through surface electrodes may help diagnose polyneuropathy — damage to multiple nerves outside the brain and spinal cord — in patients with ... Read more

November 7, 2019

Recurrent Aseptic Meningitis Can Be First Symptom of Sjögren’s Syndrome, Case Report Suggests

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Doctors should suspect primary Sjögren’s syndrome when examining patients, especially young women, with recurrent aseptic meningitis — a form of inflammation of the meninges, a membrane protecting the brain and spinal ... Read more

July 23, 2019

American Indians More Commonly Develop Sjögren’s, Study Suggests

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American Indians are more commonly affected by Sjögren’s syndrome and show more active disease compared to Americans of other ethnicities, a study shows. The study, “American Indians Have A ... Read more

April 9, 2019

Advanz Acquires Rights to Market Salagen for Dry Mouth in Sjogren’s

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Advanz Pharma has acquired the global rights (except in Japan) to market Salagen (pilocarpine hydrochloride) tablets, an approved therapy for dry mouth in people with Sjogren’s syndrome, the company announced. ... Read more

March 26, 2019

Hungary Approves LO2A Eye Drops for Sjögren’s Syndrome Patients

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The Hungarian regulatory authority has agreed to extend the label of Wize Pharma‘s LO2A eye drops to include the treatment of dry eye symptoms in Sjögren’s syndrome patients, the company announced. The treatment is marketed in ... Read more

July 17, 2018

Researchers Identify Potential Target for Treating Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome

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Lower levels of Gαq — a protein that regulates many aspects of immune responses — appear to drive the progression of primary Sjogren’s syndrome by increasing a subset of pro-inflammatory immune ... Read more

June 14, 2018

Rare Case of Amyloidosis as Secondary Feature of Sjogren’s Syndrome Described in Report

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Although rare, localized amyloidosis can sometimes appear as a consequence of Sjogren’s syndrome, according to a case report from South Korea. The study, “Primary Sjogren syndrome diagnosed simultaneously with localized amyloidosis of the lacrimal ... Read more

June 5, 2018

Oral Health of Primary Sjögren’s Patients Seen as Similar to That of Healthy Controls in Small Study

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The oral health of patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome is similar to that of patients with rheumatoid arthritis or healthy individuals, a small study suggests. The study, “Clinical periodontal status ... Read more

May 24, 2018May 24, 2018

Severe Dry Eye Linked to Joint Inflammation in Primary Sjögren’s, Study Says

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Patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome and joint inflammation are significantly more likely to have severe or very severe dry eye, according to a multi-center study in Spain. The finding suggests a potential ... Read more

May 3, 2018

Sjogren’s Patients Open to Tailored Therapy to Improve Sleep Problems, Fatigue, Pain, Study Shows

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Sleep problems are common in primary Sjogren’s syndrome patients and seem to worsen symptoms of fatigue and pain, affecting the ability of patients to perform daily activities, according to ... Read more

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