系统性硬化症（Systemic sclerosis，SSc），常被称为“硬皮病”，是一种罕见的慢性自身免疫性疾病。它远非简单的皮肤病变，而是以免疫系统紊乱、微血管病变及多器官进行性纤维化为特征，被称为“人体内的水泥病”。 患者皮肤逐渐硬化、紧绷，关节活动受限，更严重的是，肺、心脏、消化道等内脏器官也会因异常纤维化而功能受损，威胁生命。 全球数据显示，该病患病率约为每百万人口50-300例，且女性发 ...

After the news broke that beloved comedian Bob Saget died Sunday at 65, many of his friends and family encouraged fans to donate to the Scleroderma Research Foundation, a cause that was extremely ...

Specialty biotechnology company Gemelli Biotech has announced the launch of a blood test that measures anti-vinculin levels to help physicians identify the risk of gastrointestinal or vascular ...

The drug tofacitinib was well tolerated among patients with early scleroderma, primarily affecting the protein interferon both in fibroblasts and keratinocytes. Researchers say the drug is safe and ...

The scleroderma skin pinch test checks the thickness and elasticity of your skin. It can help doctors diagnose and monitor scleroderma, an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation and thickening ...

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are the mainstay of therapy for patients with systemic sclerosis in scleroderma renal crisis, however mortality remains high even in the post-ACE ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Nearly 10% of patients with systemic sclerosis had systemic sclerosis sine scleroderma, a subtype without skin ...

Scleroderma on the face can cause symptoms that may affect your appearance, including the texture, discoloration, and elasticity of your skin. Medications, facial exercises, and dermatological ...

Mediar Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing first-in-class therapies designed to halt ...