Publications by authors named "Mary Saparudin"
Patient-Reported Burden of Indolent Systemic Mastocytosis in a Managed Care Organization.
J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM) is the most common form of systemic mastocytosis, and its diagnostic challenges and impact on patients' lives need more examination.
- A survey of 40 adults with ISM revealed a lengthy diagnosis process, averaging over two years, with many patients experiencing severe symptoms that negatively affected their quality of life and work ability.
- The study found a strong correlation between symptom severity and physical/mental health scores, highlighting that those with moderate to severe symptoms suffered significantly more from skin and gastrointestinal issues compared to those with mild symptoms.