Sarah Schafer, MD
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.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Nov 18, 20212 min read
Sjogren's Advocate pages are not handouts
Learn how to choose handouts that work well for clinician education, and why you can trust the information on Sjogren's Advocate.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
May 17, 20214 min read
So what is Sjogren's, really?
Sjogren's is called autoimmune, but it is not that simple. It is a complex, systemic immune-mediated disease.
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Aug 31, 20203 min read
Four pillars that support clinical practice
How do clinicians learn to treat diseases? They rely on these four pillars: 1. Clinical research. This includes studies that look at...
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Jun 24, 20206 min read
HCQ II - why treat Sjogren's? (updated 09-11-2023)
Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ, aka “Plaquenil”) is the primary systemic medication used to treat Sjogren’s. Rheumatologists vary greatly when...
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Jun 16, 20202 min read
HCQ I - how the shortage highlights Sjogren's neglect
HCQ = hydroxychloroquine, brand name "Plaquenil" During the peak of the recent HCQ shortage, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)...
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Sarah Schafer, MD
Jul 3, 20194 min read
Setting the stage for rheumatology care
This blog post is designed to “set the stage” for working with rheumatologists. Understanding how the health care system impacts...
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