Research

Sjogren's and Inflammation - Part I

Sjogren's is a systemic inflammatory disease, even if CRP and ESR are normal. Learn how cytokines may impact fatigue.

Sarah Schafer, MD

Dec 17, 20234 min read

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Learn how to choose handouts that work well for clinician education, and why you can trust the information on Sjogren's Advocate.

Sarah Schafer, MD

Nov 18, 20212 min read

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Sjogren's is called autoimmune, but it is not that simple. It is a complex, systemic immune-mediated disease.

Sarah Schafer, MD

May 17, 20214 min read

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How do clinicians learn to treat diseases? They rely on these four pillars: 1. Clinical research. This includes studies that look at...

Sarah Schafer, MD

Aug 31, 20203 min read

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UPDATED 01-15-2025 Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ, aka Plaquenil) is the primary systemic medication used to treat Sjogren’s. Even though...

Sarah Schafer, MD

Jun 24, 20206 min read

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HCQ = hydroxychloroquine, brand name "Plaquenil" During the peak of the recent hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) shortage, the American College of...

Sarah Schafer, MD

Jun 16, 20202 min read

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This blog post is designed to “set the stage” for working with rheumatologists. Understanding how the health care system impacts...

Sarah Schafer, MD

Jul 3, 20194 min read

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