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RESEARCH GRANT DEADLINE:
Sept. 15, 2009, 5 p.m. EST
Applicants, you have less than two weeks left to submit your application for consideration for the Scleroderma Foundation's research grant funding program!!
New and established researchers are encouraged to apply for this valuable research opportunity. All eligible entries will be evaluated by an academic peer review committee, and all acceptances will be based on merit and availability of funds. To access more information about the program and/or to download application materials, go to www.scleroderma.org/research/researchhome.shtm.
Grant Application Deadline: Sept. 15, 2009, 5 p.m. EST. |
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Generating awareness and knowledge about scleroderma is possible at any age! Choosing scleroderma as a research topic helps to not only spread the word about the disease, but also helps to inform others about how they too can join the fight against scleroderma! With this in mind, the Scleroderma Foundation is proud to host the first annual Scleroderma Student Essay Contest.
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Your body's immune system protects you from disease and infection. But if you have an autoimmune disease, your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake. Autoimmune diseases are a category of disorders that can affect just about every organ system in the body—from hair to toenails—and are often chronic diseases that can go on for a lifetime. |
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Several studies have established that systemic sclerosis patients have a reduced exercise capacity when compared to healthy individuals. |
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Experts Debunk Myths About Prescription Pain Medication Addiction
Prescription pain medicine addiction grabs headlines when it sends celebrities spinning out of control. It also plagues many people out of the spotlight who grapple with painkiller addiction behind closed doors. |
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Newswise — Patients suffering with chronic autoimmune diseases from every corner of the globe can now find one another online to provide support, share experiences, and form relationships. The new Autoimmunity Forum launched by the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) is a virtual support group community nearly 400 members strong. |
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Healthcare 411 is a news series produced by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. AHRQ’s mission is to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans. Using the latest podcasting technology, these weekly audio and video programs feature AHRQ’s latest research findings as news and informational stories on current health care topics. Healthcare 411 gives consumers information they can use to improve the quality of their health care and help them navigate the health care system. It also provides AHRQ researchers and grantees an opportunity to share their findings and be heard beyond the research community. |
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