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October 4, 2016October 4, 2016

Norepinephrine May Affect Both Raynaud’s and Fibrosis in Scleroderma Patients

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Norepinephrine signaling, believed to contribute to Raynaud’s phenomenon, also may be driving fibrosis development in patients with scleroderma, according to a study that opens up for new research into the ... Read more

September 30, 2016September 30, 2016

Raynaud’s Patients Should Avoid Anesthesia with Adrenaline in Surgeries, Case Study Suggests

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The use of epinephrine in anesthesia during finger surgery in patients with Raynaud’s disease may significantly exacerbate the condition and can even lead to the amputation of digits, according to case ... Read more

September 29, 2016September 29, 2016

Botox as Effective Treatment for Raynaud’s Not Yet Established, Review Study Finds

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Sufficient data does not exist to assess if botulinum toxin is effective in treating symptoms of Raynaud’s phenomenon, a review of previously published studies concluded. The report, “Botulinum toxin A in ... Read more

September 28, 2016September 28, 2016

Temperature Shift in Fingers Can Indicate Circulation Problems in Raynaud’s Syndrome, Study Finds

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Determining the temperature disparity between fingers is an effective method to assess deviations in peripheral circulation in patients with Raynaud’s syndrome, according to a new study. The study, “Thermal Disparity between Fingers ... Read more

September 27, 2016September 27, 2016

Starting to Feel Blue? Raynaud’s Awareness Month Sheds Light on Condition

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October is the start of a challenging time for those who are particularly sensitive to cold temperatures due to seasonal change. This is why the Raynaud’s Association has established October ... Read more

September 26, 2016September 26, 2016

Regional Anesthesia May Provide Potent Relief for Severe Raynaud’s Syndrome

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Although medical treatment is the mainstay of Raynaud’s syndrome therapy, a case report demonstrated that regional anesthesia provided temporary but potent relief from symptoms for a woman not responding to ... Read more

September 23, 2016September 23, 2016

Nail-Fold Test May Help Diagnose Forms of Raynaud’s Disease, Study Suggests

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A study reported that the nail-fold capillaroscopy (NFC) test, used in the diagnosis of systemic sclerosis (SSc), can also be used to distinguish between forms of Raynaud’s disease. The study, “Absence of ... Read more

September 14, 2016September 14, 2016

Magic Gloves Regulate Temperature Changes in Raynaud’s Patients

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A device called “magic gloves” created by engineering students from Virginia Commonwealth University helps people with Raynaud’s disease regulate the temperature in their hands and avoid the consequences that may happen from ... Read more