Sarcoidosis News

Rise in these immune cells linked with more lung damage (fibrosis) and multi-organ involvement, and may predict advancing disease stages. https://buff.ly/3SXVlAw

At first, columnist Kerry Wong was excited to move to a maintenance dose of her IVIG therapy. Now she's wondering, is this as good as it gets? https://buff.ly/497zcVL

Elevated levels of total blood cholesterol and low levels of “good” cholesterol showed a correlation with sarcoidosis, study says. https://buff.ly/49qp1vu

Organ transplant medication sirolimus effectively treated sarcoidosis of the skin in most patients who participated in a small, pilot trial. https://buff.ly/48X84Ja

Hormone therapy for menopause is linked to a 25% higher risk of developing sarcoidosis, according to a recent study in Sweden. https://buff.ly/3S9RSwT

Columnist Kerry Wong has been exposed to Harry Potter a lot lately and reimagines Hogwarts as the Wizarding World of Sarcoidosis. https://buff.ly/3S8S7Iu

Sarcoidosis-related lung involvement and reduced lung function are risk factors for spinal and other bone fractures in patients, per a study. https://buff.ly/3HtQXlX

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Elevated levels of the protein BNP are linked to an increased risk of death and serious heart problems in people with cardiac sarcoidosis, a study says. https://buff.ly/3NZB76l

A noninvasive heart imaging scan may help identify cardiac sarcoidosis patients at risk of worse clinical outcomes, according to a study. https://buff.ly/48GSjp4

The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research granted $50,000 each for two U.S.-based projects into cardiac sarcoidosis, which affects the heart. https://buff.ly/3GUFZpz

Acthar Gel may be cost-effective versus standard glucocorticoid treatments for patients with advanced sarcoidosis, a new analysis found. https://buff.ly/46RJmIt

After redoing a vacation to make up for a past injury, columnist Kerry Wong reflects on how do-overs lead us to greater joy and well-being. https://buff.ly/3TiRj6a

Blood levels of angiotensin-converting enzyme can distinguish between sarcoidosis patients with single versus multiple organ involvement. https://buff.ly/41ehrkz

A study in 262 sarcoidosis patients given eye exams at a Tampere, Finland, center found about 2% had eye involvement without symptoms. https://buff.ly/3GkS9aL

The first U.S. patient has been enrolled in the global Phase 1b/2a clinical trial testing XTMAB-16 in people with pulmonary sarcoidosis. https://buff.ly/49L1JBt

Looking for gift ideas for someone special who's chronically ill? Columnist and sarcoidosis patient Kerry Wong shares her favorite things. https://buff.ly/3udmtRW

A Phase 3 trial testing efzofitimod in people with pulmonary sarcoidosis is continuing as planned after a positive safety review. https://buff.ly/3MJu41a

People with isolated cardiac sarcoidosis have poor heart condition at diagnosis, which might explain their worse prognosis, a study has found. https://buff.ly/3u2nfRD

Ten years after leaving her job for health reasons, columnist Kerry Wong reflects on what she's learned about living with a disability. https://buff.ly/49jeyCM

Longtime columnist Charlton Harris passed away on Aug. 25. He is fondly remembered for his compassion, determination, and words of wisdom. https://buff.ly/3QeHR0F

A month-long headache was a symptom of neurosarcoidosis occurring as part of widespread sarcoidosis in a 27-year-old man in Belgium. https://buff.ly/495bXfE

Columnist Kerry Wong isn't a fan of the frights that accompany Halloween. Living with sarcoidosis inspires enough fear already, she says. https://buff.ly/45FfNJv

Occupational exposure to silica, pesticides, and mold may be linked to an increased risk of pulmonary sarcoidosis, meta-analysis shows. https://buff.ly/3FkGLeP

Researchers have created the first mouse model of cardiac sarcoidosis, which would allow the identification of new therapeutic targets. https://buff.ly/3LYk4k5

While life brings daily struggles for everyone, living with sarcoidosis makes those hurdles far more complicated, says columnist Kerry Wong. https://buff.ly/46ghK0b

The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research is bringing together the disease community for this year’s Global Virtual Sarcoidosis Summit Nov. 3-5. https://buff.ly/3ZDXSS9

The Ann Theodore Foundation and the Milken Institute are once again teaming up to offer grants to help spur research into sarcoidosis. https://buff.ly/46mwpq2

Columnist Kerry Wong is co-hosting a podcast episode that addresses the problems in getting a sarcoidosis diagnosis and proper care. https://buff.ly/461DLzo

Higher doses of investigational therapy efzofitimod significantly reduced relapse rates after corticosteroid taper in pulmonary sarcoidosis https://buff.ly/48ngmdh