Sjögren’s Syndrome News

Epratuzumab improved systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity among patients with associated Sjögren's syndrome, an effect not seen among patients without an associated diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome.

Rheumatology is a subspecialty in internal medicine and pediatrics that deals with the joints, soft tissues, autoimmune diseases and heritable connective tissue disorders. A rheumatologist specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and therapy of the rheumatic diseases.

WAILEA, Hawaii — In dry eye patients who are not improving, Cynthia A. Matossian, MD, recommends ordering testing for Sjögren’s syndrome.

There is “excellent” agreement between the 2002 American-European Consensus Group and the 2016 American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism classification criteria for primary Sjögren’s syndrome, according to findings published in Arthritis Research and Therapy.

The 2016 American College of Rheumatology-European League Against Rheumatism classification criteria for the diagnosis of primary Sjögren’s syndrome has a significantly higher sensitivity, and lower specificity, than the three other sets of criteria currently available, according to research published in Annals of the Rheumatic Disease.

MADRID — Recent diagnosis with Sjögren’s syndrome appears to be significantly linked to a history of nontuberculous mycobacteria infection, according to findings presented at the EULAR Annual Congress.

Sexual dysfunction and intimacy issues may rank high among the complaints reported by patients with rheumatic diseases, but these complaints often remain unaddressed in the clinical setting, for several reasons. Poor communication between physicians and patients is the most likely explanation, along with poor communication between patients and their partners. However, the reasons for this communication gap, which may range from stigma to time constraints in the clinic, are up for debate.

Rituximab was not effective for relief of symptomatic fatigue and oral dryness in patients with Sjögren’s Syndrome, according to a recently published analysis.

The Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation has released its first treatment guidelines for the management of Sjögren’s syndrome, according to a recently published report.

According to a recent survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of the Sjögren’s Syndrome Foundation, patients with Sjögren’s syndrome reported visiting almost five health care professionals per year.