One year in review 2016: Sjögren's syndrome

Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a complex heterogeneous disease charactered by a broad spectrum of clinical and serological manifestations, including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). Last year, 2015, was an exciting year for research into SS with novel insights into disease pathogenesis, clinical aspects and long-term outcomes. In addition, the use of biologic therapy in SS is rapidly expanding, with new evidence emerging regarding potential therapeutic targets. In this article, we will provide an overview of the recent literature on the pathogenesis, clinical features and novel treatments of SS.