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January 17, 2019January 17, 2019

New Blood Test Measures Scleroderma Biomarker Linked to Gastrointestinal Issues and Pulmonary Hypertension

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This post was originally published on this siteThis post was originally published on this site A new blood test measures autoantibodies called anti-vinculin, ... Read more

January 15, 2019January 15, 2019

Plant-derived Compound May Treat Skin Fibrosis in Scleroderma, Study Suggests

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This post was originally published on this siteThis post was originally published on this site Treatment with plant-derived salvianolic acid B (SAB) reduced ... Read more

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019

Phase 2a Trial Will Evaluate GLPG1690 in Diffuse Cutaneous Scleroderma

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This post was originally published on this siteThis post was originally published on this site A Phase 2a clinical trial will test the ... Read more

January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

Researchers Target IGFBP-5 Protein in Search for Lung Fibrosis Therapies

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This post was originally published on this siteThis post was originally published on this site IGFBP-5, a protein that appears to be involved ... Read more

December 21, 2018December 21, 2018

Rising Healthcare Costs Strain EU Budgets Even as New Therapies Flourish

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This post was originally published on this siteThis post was originally published on this site Cash-strapped governments across the 28-member European Union are ... Read more

December 20, 2018December 20, 2018

Rituximab Stabilizes Blood Circulation in Small Vessels in Systemic Sclerosis Patients, Study Shows

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This post was originally published on this siteThis post was originally published on this site Treatment with rituximab appears to stabilize microcirculation — ... Read more

December 18, 2018December 18, 2018

SSc Patients at Risk of Developing Wrist Nerve Damage, Study Suggests

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This post was originally published on this siteThis post was originally published on this site People with systemic sclerosis (SSc) are at higher ... Read more

December 13, 2018December 13, 2018

Pacemaker May Be Necessary in SSc Patients With Complete Heart Block, Case Report Suggests

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This post was originally published on this siteThis post was originally published on this site Pacemaker implantation in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients with ... Read more

December 11, 2018December 11, 2018

Fat-targeting Autoantibodies Linked to Increased Risk of Blood Clots, Miscarriage in Scleroderma Patients

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This post was originally published on this siteThis post was originally published on this site Autoantibodies against fat molecules present in the membrane ... Read more

December 6, 2018December 6, 2018

TAK242 Prevents and Reverses Fibrosis in Mice, Could Be Potential Scleroderma Therapy, Study Suggests

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This post was originally published on this siteThis post was originally published on this site Inhibiting a key innate immunity protein known as ... Read more