Sjogren’s syndrome affects the body’s ability to produce moisture in the glands of the eyes, nose, mouth, and vagina. According to the Sjogren’s Syndrome Foundation (SSF) Web site, “Sjogren’s may also ...
Ask the Experts - Respiratory Failure in Dermatomyositis I have a female patient with recently diagnosed Jo-1 antibody-positive dermatomyositis (skin rash, creatine phosphokinase [CPK] >3000 U/L, nail ...
Dryness, whether of the nose, eyes or mouth, is a hallmark of Sjogren’s syndrome. However, a News 9 viewer wants to know if the affliction is linked to other autoimmune diseases. Dr. Lacy says Sjogren ...
Sjogren Syndrome Diagnosis and Evaluation is an important step in determining and treating this chronic autoimmune disorder. It affects millions of people all over the world, but numerous cases go ...