Posts by: Janet Stewart, MSc

Janet Stewart, MSc

Janet Stewart is a life sciences writer and editor, who completed both PhD course work and oral examinations in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at McGill University, and holds an M.Sc. in Virology and Immunology.

September 5, 2017September 5, 2017

Focus Group Study Looks at How Patients Often Cope with Scleroderma

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An analysis of focus group discussions between patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), or scleroderma, found that participants coped with their disease in three general ways: by concentrating on solutions ... Read more

August 17, 2017August 17, 2017

New Pre-Scleroderma Classification May Help Manage Disease, Predict Outcomes

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A recent study showed that the classification of patients with pre-scleroderma into “very early systemic sclerosis” (SSc or scleroderma) and “early SSc” groups — based on the existence of subclinical organ ... Read more

May 30, 2017May 30, 2017

High Levels of Thioredoxin-1 Restore Normal Skin Tissue in Mice with Systemic Sclerosis, Study Shows

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Injecting bone marrow cells designed to produce high levels of thioredoxin 1 (Trx-1) restored skin tissue in mice with systemic sclerosis (SSc), according to Chinese researchers. Their study, “Bone Marrow-Derived ... Read more

March 23, 2017March 23, 2017

White Blood Cells Known as CD16+ Monocytes Appear Linked to Fibrosis in SSc Patients

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The number of white blood cells known as CD16+ monocytes is notably greater in the blood of systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients when skin or lung fibrosis is present, researchers said, recommending ... Read more

March 14, 2017March 14, 2017

Systemic Sclerosis Patients in Australia Not Always Screened for PAH Despite Guidelines

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Physician adherence to guidelines for screening for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) was found to be poor in Australia, according to a multi-center research ... Read more