Mar 25, 2025
When exposed to wildfires and during the clean up, consider the following precautions to protect your health. Stay Indoors: When possible, minimize exposure to outdoor air by staying indoors, particularly during peak smoke periods. Use air purifiers to improve indoor...Topics: Advocacy/ Awareness/ Living with Sarcoidosis/ News/ Other
Feb 20, 2025
This year marks a significant milestone for the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) as we celebrate our 25th anniversary! Since our incorporation on February 20, 2000, we have been dedicated to advancing research, providing patient support, and driving advocacy...Topics: Awareness/ FSR Events/ News
Jan 17, 2025
Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research Warns of Increased Risk of Sarcoidosis from Fire and Smoke Exposure Urging Immediate Action to Prevent Future Health Consequences 9/11 First Responders Serve as a Warning for the Long-Term Health Effects of Smoke Inhalation and...Topics: Awareness/ News/ Research
Dec 2, 2024
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 FSR Cardiac Sarcoidosis Grant, providing $200,000 in funding to advance groundbreaking research aimed at improving the diagnosis, management, and treatment of cardiac...Topics: Awareness/ News/ Research
Oct 31, 2024
On October 28, 2024, the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) hosted a groundbreaking Externally Led Patient-Focused Drug Development (EL-PFDD) meeting on sarcoidosis with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This virtual event attracted nearly 350...Topics: Advocacy/ Awareness/ Patient Voices/ Take Action
Jul 23, 2024
Before my heart disease journey began in Spring 2019, I was a passionate and dedicated educator and led a dynamic and fulfilling life. I was very active and busy with work, church, and my beloved Sorority of Delta Sigma Sorority, Inc. I never had any health issues. I...Topics: Awareness/ Living with Sarcoidosis/ Patient Voices
Jul 9, 2024
My journey with neurosarcoidosis began on May 5, 2013, when I woke up in the morning with the worst headache of my life, light sensitivity, and double vision. After an evaluation by a neuro-ophthalmologist, a negative MRI, a Lumbar Puncture (which relieved my...Topics: Awareness/ Living with Sarcoidosis/ Patient Voices
May 20, 2024
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR), the leading international organization dedicated to finding a cure for sarcoidosis and improving care for sarcoidosis patients, takes a bold step forward in addressing health disparities by announcing the launch of the...Topics: Advocacy/ Awareness/ Community Partners/ News/ Research
Apr 17, 2024
Beginning April 15th, Walgreens, a pharmacy and retail leader who plays a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s medically...Topics: Awareness/ Community Partners/ News
Apr 2, 2024
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR), the leading international organization dedicated to finding a cure for sarcoidosis and improving care for patients, is proud to announce this year’s theme for April’s Sarcoidosis Awareness Month: Say Sarcoidosis....Topics: Awareness/ Living with Sarcoidosis/ Take Action
