Dr. Joseph Alexander Scarola M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
3879 Arbours Ave Collegeville PA, 19426Rating
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Dr. Joseph Scarola is a rheumatologist practicing in Collegeville, PA. Dr. Scarola specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Scarola treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Long-term benefits with sirolimus-based therapy after early cyclosporine withdrawal.
- Sirolimus therapy after early cyclosporine withdrawal reduces the risk for cancer in adult renal transplantation.
- Similar lipid profile but improved long-term outcomes with sirolimus after
- A comparison of cyclobenzaprine and placebo in the management of fibrositis. A double-blind controlled study.
- Patient outcome following inpatient vs outpatient treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
- Rapamycin (sirolimus, rapamune).
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