Arthritis & Rheumatism
Higher estrogen levels linked to more severe disease in scleroderma
Estrogen is the quintessentially female hormone.
Jun 6, 2019
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Immunology
Regulatory and effector B cells control scleroderma
Systemic sclerosis (SSc, also known as scleroderma), a connective tissue disorder of autoimmune etiology, is characterized by excessive fibrosis in the skin and various internal organs. More than 90 percent of SSc patients ...
Aug 31, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study suggests hope for a longer life for patients with rare autoimmune disorder
An unusual autoimmune disease that causes skin and lung damage can be treated effectively by stem cell transplant, a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine has found. The approach could represent the first new treatment ...
Jan 17, 2018
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Medical research
New study suggests way to slow skin fibrosis in scleroderma
The prognosis for patients diagnosed with scleroderma - an autoimmune disease characterized by fibrosis of the skin - is not typically a rosy one. With limited treatment options available, those suffering from the disorder ...
Oct 31, 2016
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
New way of classifying scleroderma
A new way of classifying scleroderma will greatly help the diagnosis and stratification of the debilitating medical condition, as well as assist in researching other autoimmune diseases.
Dec 1, 2015
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Dentists' knowledge, confidence tied to care for scleroderma patients
A survey of dentists in Massachusetts suggests that their confidence in treating patients with scleroderma may be related to their familiarity with the autoimmune disease. Dentists who reported feeling knowledgeable about ...
May 29, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Delays in diagnosis, variations in treatment for morphea
(HealthDay)—Patients with localized scleroderma (morphea) often experience delay in diagnosis and variability in treatment that is based more on the specialty of the provider than disease characteristics, according to a ...
Oct 17, 2012
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Systemic sclerosis complications more severe in African Americans than Caucasians
African Americans have more severe complications from systemic sclerosis, also known as scleroderma, than Caucasians. Findings published today in, Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology ...
May 10, 2012
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
New genetic path for scleroderma: Patient biopsies reveal potential new target for therapy
A genetic pathway previously known for its role in embryonic development and cancer has been identified as a target for systemic sclerosis, or scleroderma, therapy. The finding, discovered by a cross-disciplinary team led ...
Mar 19, 2012
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Immunology
Traitor proteins that could attack the body widespread, researchers find
(Medical Xpress) -- More than 32 million Americans harbor potentially toxic proteins that can attack body tissues and lead to autoimmune diseases such as lupus and scleroderma, according to a new University of Florida study.
Mar 2, 2012
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