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June 3, 2020June 3, 2020

Wize Completes Phase 4 Study of LO2A Eye Drops for Sjögren’s; Results Expected Later This Year

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A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Wize Pharma‘s LO2A eye drops as a treatment for dry eye symptoms in people with Sjögren’s syndrome has been completed, the company announced. Results ... Read more

May 20, 2020May 21, 2020

Researchers Shed Light on Genetics Behind Sex-based Vulnerability to Sjögren’s, Other Diseases

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Genetic variations in the complement system — a part of the immune response — contribute to differences between men and women in their susceptibility to Sjögren’s syndrome, lupus, and ... Read more

May 13, 2020May 13, 2020

Research Implicates MicroRNA in Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome Eye Inflammation

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A small RNA molecule may help to drive inflammation in the eyes of people with primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS), a new study reports. The findings imply that this molecule, ... Read more

May 6, 2020May 6, 2020

Damage to Eye Surface Evident in Sjögren Patients, Study Reports

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In addition to dry eyes, people with Sjögren syndrome have damage to the surface of their eyes, and those with most extensive damage have high levels of biomarkers linked ... Read more

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

Surge in Telemedicine One ‘Good’ Outcome from COVID-19 Crisis, Doctors Say

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While there are few silver linings to the cloud created by COVID-19, the pandemic that has killed tens of thousands, hobbled economies worldwide and drove millions to quarantine in ... Read more

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020

Bacteria in Mouth May Trigger Inflammation Damaging to Salivary Glands

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Alterations in salivary glands that cause immune cell infiltration in Sjӧgren’s syndrome patients may be triggered by changes in the mouth’s bacterial composition, findings from a recent study suggest. ... Read more

April 15, 2020April 15, 2020

Vaginal Dryness in Sjögren’s Traced Partly to Blood Vessel Defects

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Vaginal dryness in women with primary Sjögren’s syndrome may be caused by defective blood vessels and an infiltration of immune cells in their vagina and cervix, a new study suggests. ... Read more

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020

Sjögren’s Symptoms Not Affected by Seasonal Changes, Study Finds

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Seasonal changes do not appear to significantly influence the main symptoms of primary Sjögren’s syndrome — pain, fatigue, and dryness — according to a large study. The study, “Seasonal ... Read more

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020

Poor Sleep Linked to Fatigue and Disease Activity in Primary Sjögren’s

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Poor sleep quality is linked to both fatigue and increased disease activity in primary Sjögren’s syndrome patients, a study reported. Its researchers recommend more study into ways that might help patients ... Read more

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020

Symptoms Outside Glands in Sjögren’s Patients May Increase Risk of Other Diseases

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People with primary Sjögren’s syndrome who have symptoms outside their glands may carry a higher risk of developing other conditions, such as heart or thyroid disease, and might also ... Read more

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