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IVIG Therapy Can Help Reduce Corticosteroid Dosage for Scleroderma-associated Myopathy, Study Finds

Intravenous antibodies can be used as add-on therapy to reduce the dosage of corticosteroids and achieve disease remission in people with scleroderma-associated myopathy (SScAM), or muscle disease, a study suggests. The study, “Corticosteroid-sparing benefit of intravenous immunoglobulin in systemic sclerosis-associated myopathy: A comparative study in 52 patients,”…

Servier and UCL Partner to Battle Scleroderma and Lupus

A new collaboration between Servier Pharmaceuticals and University College London (UCL) seeks to speed the discovery of new therapies for immune-inflammatory disorders such as scleroderma. The initial two-year agreement calls for Servier to share scientific knowledge with UCL researchers who are investigating how scleroderma develops, as well as…

HHS Secretary Alex Azar Touts White House Efforts to Cure Rare Diseases

Despite skyrocketing healthcare costs, President Trump is committed to protecting the 30 million or so Americans with rare diseases and ensuring timely, affordable access to lifesaving treatments, the nation’s highest-ranking health official said. “We have to think about how our financing system can protect those with serious and rare illnesses.