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Immune system videos

Links to brief animated videos that demonstrate basic immune system concepts.

Sarah Schafer, MD

Nov 22, 20211 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.

Sarah Schafer, MD

Nov 18, 20212 min read

How patients experience Sjogren's

Patients often a hard time finding doctors who understand Sjogren's and take it seriously.

Sarah Schafer, MD

Nov 11, 20215 min read

The new ICD-10 codes: a low-key way to educate clinicians

The new ICD-10 codes for Sjogren's offer an easy, low-key want to educate clinicians about the systemic nature of the disease.

Sarah Schafer, MD

Oct 8, 20212 min read

Spotlight on rheumatology education- You can make a difference

Rheumatologists have few opportunities to stay abreast of Sjogren’s knowledge. Sjogren’s is neglected at every level of medical education....

Sarah Schafer, MD

Sep 23, 20213 min read

Do You Have Antibodies?

Everyone with Sjogren's, including seronegative patients, should be routinely monitored for systemic manifestations of the disease.

Sarah Schafer, MD

Sep 18, 20215 min read

Sjogren's symptoms can look like fibromyalgia

Once Sjogren's is diagnosed, the fibromyalgia label should be dropped.

Sarah Schafer, MD

Jun 22, 20215 min read

SSA, Autoimmunity, and Sjogren's

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

Sarah Schafer, MD

May 16, 20215 min read

Lost or Confused? Tips for reading Sjogren’s Advocate

Sjogren's Advocate has many new terms and concepts for lay readers. This post explains how to read and understand the information.

Sarah Schafer, MD

Apr 23, 20213 min read

Sjogren's is Sjogren's; it is not secondary to any other disease you may have.

The term "secondary Sjogren's" is inaccurate and misleading. Sjogren's is Sjogren's, alone or with another disease.

Sarah Schafer, MD

Feb 16, 20213 min read

Exercise helps Sjogren's- here's how to do it safely

Developing an exercise program is one of the best ways to reduce Sjogren’s inflammation, improve overall health, and manage symptoms.

Sarah Schafer, MD

Jan 24, 20214 min read

Working with rheumatologists

Printable handouts for rheumatologists.

Sarah Schafer, MD

Nov 30, 20203 min read

What You Should Know About Sjogren's Lung Disease

Research shows that lung (pulmonary) disease impacts more than half of people with Sjogren's ( 102 ). Since many doctors aren't aware that lung problems are common in Sjogren's, patients may need to ask for lung tests. It's important to know that Sjogren's can cause many different types of lung disease, not just interstitial lung disease. Lung problems can also develop without noticeable symptoms. Finding, tracking, and treating lung disease early is crucial for better health

Sarah Schafer, MD

Oct 27, 20205 min read