Scleroderma

The Scleroderma Foundation Evolves Into the National Scleroderma Foundation

The Scleroderma Foundation recently changed their name to the National Scleroderma Foundation to better inform the organization’s scope and work in the community.

Elicitation of Patient Preferences in Scleroderma May Inform Future RCT Design and Enrollment

Researchers explored the impact of elicitation of patient preferences in informing design, enrollment, and modifiable aspects of treatment in future randomized controlled trials.

Main Cause of Acute Hospitalization and Mortality Identified in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis

Researchers studied the causes and predictors of acute hospitalization and in-patient mortality in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc).

Gastroprotective Agents Do Not Prevent ILD Risk in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis

Do gastroprotective and promotility agents prevent incident interstitial lung disease in patients with systemic sclerosis?

Low Vitamin D Levels Involved in Pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Sclerosis

Researchers assessed the influence of seasonal vitamin D changes on clinical manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic sclerosis.

Intracarpal Ozone vs Methylprednisolone for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis

Researchers compared the clinical efficacy of ozone vs methylprednisolone intracarpal injection on pain, functional status, and nerve conduction in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome due to systemic sclerosis.

Ventricular-Arterial Coupling From 3D Echocardiography May Predict Systemic Sclerosis Prognosis

Researchers evaluated the role of ventricular-arterial coupling from 3D echocardiography in predicting clinical outcomes in patients with systemic sclerosis.

Cardiac Axis Deviation in Systemic Sclerosis-Related Pulmonary Hypertension

Study investigators assessed whether cardiac axis deviation may indicate cardiac function abnormalities, allowing for predictions of disease severity and mortality.

Systemic Hypertension Diminishes Left Ventricular Contractility in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis

Using echocardiographic speckle-derived global longitudinal strain, researchers determined the effect of hypertension on left ventricular contractility in patients with systemic sclerosis.

Multifaceted Mental Health Interventions Assessed for Anxiety Symptoms in SSc During COVID-19

Researchers assessed the effects of the SPIN-CHAT program on anxiety symptoms and other mental health outcomes in patients with systemic sclerosis during the COVID-19 pandemic.