Cure Research for Sjogren's Syndrome

Cure Research list for Sjogren's Syndrome:

The list of research areas and treatments under analysis mentioned in various sources for Sjogren's Syndrome includes:

• Pilocarpine - for dry eyes
• Cevimeline - for dry mouth
• Artificial salivary gland

Medications currently used in research into the treatment of Sjogren's Syndrome:

Note:You must always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

Some of the different medications being used in the research into treatment of Sjogren's Syndrome include:

• Cyclosporine
• Neoral
• Sandimmune
• SangCya

Treatments for Sjogren's Syndrome

Treatments to consider for Sjogren's Syndrome may include:

• Moisture replacement therapies
• Dry eye treatments
  • Artificial tears
  • Eye ointment
  • Propyl methylcellulose (Lacriserts)
  • Punctal occlusion surgery (closing eye drainage ducts)
    • Collagen plugs - temporary because they gradually dissolve
• more treatments...»

Cure Research discussion for Sjogren's Syndrome:

Through basic research on the immune system, autoimmunity, genetics, and connective tissue diseases, researchers continue to learn more about Sjögren's syndrome. As they get a better understanding of the genes involved and which environmental factors trigger disease and how, they'll be able to develop more effective treatments. For example, gene therapy studies suggest that we may someday be able to insert molecules into salivary glands that will control inflammation and prevent their destruction. Other research focuses on how the immune and hormonal systems work in people who have Sjögren's and on the natural history of the disease (learning how it affects people by following those who have it).

Researchers are also looking into the use of the salivary stimulant pilocarpine for dry eyes. Other researchers are testing immune modulating drugs to treat the glandular inflammation. A drug called cevimeline has recently been approved for treating dry mouth. Work on developing an artificial salivary gland is in progress.

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research is conducting several studies on Sjögren's syndrome designed to help scientists better understand, manage, and treat the disease. Some focus on the disease's natural history, while others test potential new treatments. Talk to your doctor if you'd like more information about these clinical trials. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers About Sjögren's Syndrome: NIAMS)

Medical research for Sjogren's Syndrome: medical news summaries:

The following medical news items are relevant to medical research for Sjogren's Syndrome:

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Sjogren's Syndrome Treatment: Book Excerpts

• Treatment - Red Eye
• Treatment - Scleral Injection (Red Eye)
• Treatment - Conjunctivitis
• Treatment - Inclusion conjunctivitis
• Treatment - Sjögren's syndrome
• Treatment - Keratitis
• Emergency interventions - Conjunctival injection
• Treatment - Conjunctivitis
• Treatment - Inclusion conjunctivitis
• Treatment - Sjögren's syndrome
• Treatment - Keratitis
• Emergency Actions - Conjunctival injection
• Nursing considerations - Conjunctival injection

Clinical Trials for Sjogren's Syndrome

Some of the clinical trials for Sjogren's Syndrome include:

• Treatment of Dry Eye Syndrome With Cyclosporin A Eye Drops - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Study of Rebamipide Eye Drops to Treat Dry Eye - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Rebamipide
• Study of Rebamipide Eye Drops to Treat Dry Eye - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Rebamipide
• Safety and Efficacy Study of CF101 to Treat Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca - This study is not yet open for patient recruitment (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - CF101
• Safety and Efficacy of Pimecrolimus Ophthalmic Suspension in Patients With Moderate to Severe Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Pimecrolimus
• more trials...»

Evidence Based Medicine Research for Sjogren's Syndrome

Medical research papers related to Sjogren's Syndrome include:

• Diagnostic and Prognostic Significance of Measuring Antibodies to a-Fodrin Compared to Anti-Ro-52, Anti-Ro-60, and Anti-La in Primary Sjogren`s Syndrome
• Ultrasonography of salivary glands in primary Sjogren`s syndrome: a comparison with contrast sialography and scintigraphy
• What is the significance of positive antinuclear antibody?
• HealthPartners Dental Group and Clinics caries guideline.
• Coeliac Disease
• For a woman with Sjogrens Syndrome taking prednisolone and hydroychloriquine can she safely use combined oral contraception?
• Predicting adverse outcomes in primary Sjogren`s syndrome: identification of prognostic factors
• Sjogren's syndrome
• Sjogren's Syndrome
• Sj
• Skin biopsy diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy
• Henrik Sjogren
• Henrik Sj
• What is the relationship between malignancy and rheumatoid arthritis?
• Non-allergic Rhinitis
• Xerophthalmia
• Chorea
• Aside from malignancy, what conditions can causes a raised (and increasing CA125) and how should I investigate her?
• Hypothyroidism - Underactive Thyroid
• Sjogrens Syndrome
• Association of schizophrenia and autoimmune diseases: linkage of Danish national registers.
• An antibody-deficiency syndrome due to mutations in the CD19 gene.
• Sjogren Syndrome (Follow-up)
• Salivary Gland Disorders
• Plasma Autoantibodies Disease Associations
• Sjogren Syndrome (Follow-up)
• Sjogren Syndrome (Treatment)
• Sjogren Syndrome (Diagnosis)
• Sjogren Syndrome (Follow-up)
• Sjogren Syndrome (Diagnosis)

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