Posts by: Catarina Silva, MSc

Catarina Silva, MSc

With over three years of experience in the medical communications business, Catarina holds a BSc. in Biomedical Sciences and a MSc. in Neurosciences. Apart from writing, she has been involved in patient-oriented translational and clinical research.

February 17, 2020February 24, 2020

Scientists Identify Common Genetic Ground Between Scleroderma and Crohn’s

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Changes in four DNA spots influence the risk of developing both scleroderma and Crohn’s disease, researches found. One of the spots hadn’t previously been associated with either disease. The ... Read more

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020

Impaired Swallowing Linked to Depression, Lower Quality of Life in Scleroderma, Study Finds

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Swallowing trouble in people with scleroderma is associated with lower quality of life and a higher incidence of depression, a study found. The study, “Oropharyngeal swallowing functions are impaired ... Read more

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020

Genetic Testing Can Distinguish Scleroderma and Its Overlap Syndromes, Study Suggests

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Genetic testing may allow physicians to better distinguish scleroderma from its overlap syndromes and help to predict the disease’s likely course, a study reports. The study, “Whole blood gene ... Read more

January 6, 2020January 6, 2020

Small Molecule Holds Promise Against Fibrosis in Scleroderma, Other Disorders, Study Suggests

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Using a new stem cell-based model, researchers have discovered a molecule that can reverse tissue damage caused by inflammation and fibrosis (scarring), a study shows. The study, “Modeling Progressive ... Read more

November 27, 2019November 27, 2019

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing May Help Detect PAH in Scleroderma Patients, Study Suggests

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Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), along with an algorithm that considers both lung and heart functions, can help lower the unnecessary use of right heart catheterization to determine if a ... Read more

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019

Blood Levels of Certain Immune Cells May be Linked to Disease Severity in Systemic Sclerosis, Study Says

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Blood levels of three types of immune cells — neutrophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes — may be associated with digital ulcers and disease severity in systemic sclerosis, researchers report. Their ... Read more

July 8, 2019July 8, 2019

Different SSc-specific Autoantibodies May Dictate Disease’s Presentation

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Different types of systemic sclerosis-related autoantibodies may lead to different presentations of the disease, and affect distinct groups of internal organs, research suggests. The study reporting the findings, “Clinical ... Read more