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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

March 19, 2020March 23, 2020

Scientists Uncover Clues on How Autoimmune Diseases Develop, May Aid Diagnoses

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The immune cells that produce self-targeting antibodies in cryoglobulinemia vasculitis (CV), a complication of Sjogren’s syndrome, are characterized by mutations that are known to drive lymphomas, a new study ... Read more

March 12, 2020March 23, 2020

Sjogren’s Patients Report Better Quality of Life Than Those With Sicca Unrelated to Disorder

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People with primary Sjögren’s syndrome have poor overall and oral health-related quality of life compared to healthy people, but these measures appear to be even worse among those with ... Read more

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020

Video: BioNews’ Social Media Campaign Highlights #WhatMakesMeRare

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In recognition of Rare Disease Day Feb. 29, BioNews Services launched a social media campaign last month asking patients to describe what makes them rare. Running Feb. 7–29, the ... Read more

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020

Catalpol Improves Sjogren’s Symptoms by Affecting Immune Cell Interactions, Mouse Study Suggests

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Catalpol, the active ingredient in a medicinal herb often used for Sjögren’s syndrome treatment, eases disease symptoms by altering the balance and communication of specific immune cells, a study ... Read more

February 27, 2020February 27, 2020

Antibody Therapy Iscalimab Shows Promising Results in Primary Sjögren’s Pilot Trial

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Iscalimab, an investigational antibody therapy from Novartis, showed promise for safety and preliminary efficacy for lessening disease activity in people with primary Sjögren’s syndrome who experience symptoms across the ... Read more

February 17, 2020March 23, 2020

Sjogren’s Should Be Considered in Diagnosing Adolescents with New Psychiatric Symptoms, Report Suggests

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Doctors should consider a diagnosis of primary Sjogren’s syndrome when faced with adolescent patients who show psychotic symptoms such as suicidal thoughts, auditory hallucinations, and paranoia, according to a ... Read more

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