Two new studies led by researchers at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have uncovered key biological mechanisms driving systemic sclerosis (SSc), or scleroderma – a rare and often devastating ...

Scleroderma is classified as a rare, autoimmune, collagen-vascular disease of unknown etiology that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Its onset can be insidious or rapid; the symptoms range ...

have uncovered key biological mechanisms driving systemic sclerosis (SSc), or scleroderma – a rare and often devastating autoimmune disease that causes fibrosis (tissue hardening) and inflammation.

The cause of this abnormal immune response is not yet known ... Environmental factors that may trigger the onset of CREST syndrome and scleroderma-like disorders include: Viral infections, including ...

a type of scleroderma. It can stop parts of the body from functioning properly and, in severe cases, cause physical disability and be life-threatening. It's also a muscle wasting disease ...

But African experts suspect a more mundane cause. By Eve Sampson The mystery behind an unknown illness that has killed dozens in the Democratic Republic of Congo just 48 hours after they first ...

Some factors can cause cholesterol to rise faster than others. Knowing what these are can help you minimize sudden increases in your blood cholesterol. High cholesterol can increase your risk of ...

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) primary heart involvement (SSc‐pHI) is one of the leading causes of mortality in SSc. We aimed to evaluate risk factors for SSc‐pHI and its progression and the outcomes in the ...