CONCLUSION: This study confirms previous reports of high incidence and prevalence of sarcoidosis among black women, as well as the extent of extra-pulmonary disease, frequent need for steroid therapy, and co-morbid conditions in this population. The prospective identification of sarcoidosis cases from a defined population will enable a valid assessment of risk factors for incident [...]

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Conclusions: We propose 9 candidate genes: SERPINB1, FABP4, S100A8, HBEGF, IL7R, LRIG1, PTPN23, DPM2 and NUP214, as genes with high potential for association with sarcoidosis. (Source: Medical Science Monitor) Source: MedWorm: Sarcoidosis