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‘Classic Scleroderma Esophagus’ Likely to Affect One-Third of Patients, Study Finds

Problems with the esophagus that result in difficulties with swallowing, or regurgitation and heartburn, typically affect “only one-third” of scleroderma patients, a study reported. But in those with these difficulties, quality of life is impacted. The study, “Esophageal Motor Abnormalities in Patients With Scleroderma: Heterogeneity, Risk Factors, and Effects on Quality of…

Samumed’s Scleroderma Therapy Candidate Shows Potential as Topical Treatment

Samumed has recently presented promising results on investigative product SM04755, a small molecule that modulates cells’ Wnt pathway, showing the drug’s potential use as a treatment for scleroderma. Samumed, a pharmaceutical company focused on regenerative medicine and oncology applications, is encouraged by the results and expects to expand its ongoing clinical trials testing…

Intravenous Iloprost May Slow or Halt Disease Progression in Scleroderma Patients, Study Finds

Intravenous administration of iloprost may stabilize and improve symptoms of dysfunctional cardiopulmonary and blood vessel activity in patients with systemic sclerosis, possibly halting disease progression, according to new research. The study, “Long-Term Clinical Stabilization Of Scleroderma Patients Treated With A Chronic And Intensive IV Iloprost Regimen,” was published in…

PAH Medications, Tracleer and Opsumit, Seen to Block Fibrosis in Systemic Sclerosis in Early Study

Two approved treatments for pulmonary arterial hypertension — Tracleer (bosentan) and Opsumit (macitentan) — can block a molecular pathway that promotes fibrosis in systemic sclerosis (SSc), and may be a potential therapy for these patients as well, according to an early study. The study, “Bosentan And Macitentan Prevent The Endothelial-To-Mesenchymal Transition (Endomt)…