Stephen McPhail talks about his battle with Sjogren’s

In an ITV article, Cardiff

City midfielder Stephen McPhail has given insight into how he came to terms with Sjogren’s Syndrome. The Republic of Ireland international discusses the affect the condition has had on his personal life and career as a professional footballer.

McPhail, 32, was diagnosed with Sjogren’s only months after recovering from Stage 2 malt lymphoma and is not the only high-profile athlete tormented by the illness. After being forced to withdraw from the US Open last August, it was revealed that tennis star Venus Williams also suffers from the rheumatic disease (see below).

To read the article about Stephen McPhail, click here.

PUBMED Clinical Trials and Sjogren's Syndrome

Useful PUBMED listing of clinical trials reported in the last three years.

Books on Sjögren's Syndrome

Link to Some Books on Sjögren's Syndrome. 

Primary Sjogren's Syndrome Research Latest - Third Quarter 2011

Check out this link for the latest third quarter publications on PubMed Latest Primary Sjogren's Syndrome.

UKPSSR Sjogren's Syndrome International Research Projects

The UKPSSR supports international research in the US and Europe - see this link for the current list of  International Collaborative Work

Venus Williams Explains Impact Of Sjogren's Syndrome

As you know Venus Williams has been diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome.  Venus gives a very watchable explanation of her condition on Youtube.

Venus Williams' Sjogren's Syndrome Diagnosis

No doubt, many have you have heard that Venus Williams was forced to withdraw from the US Open Tennis championship.   Here are some useful links on her diagnosis and its impact upon her from Time Magazine and The Guardian.