In Remembrance of 9/11

Groundbreaking National Service Legislation Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives. more.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Members of the Tucson, AZ Support Group met with Gabe Zimmerman, the Community Outreach Director for Gabrielle Giffords, to discuss the Scleroderma Research and Awareness Bill. From left: Bill and Linda Sullenger, Matty Heenan, Gabe Zimmerman and Pat Gould, Tucson Support Group Leader.

Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Walks – There Are More Left!

Find a walk near you!

Scleroderma Legislation

Learn more about these bills.

S. 1545

H.R. 2408

Friday, September 11, 2009– Issue #313

eLetter Archive

Changes in the Social Security Law Could Make More People Eligible for Extra Help in 2010

Beginning January 1, 2010, changes in the law will make it easier for some people to qualify for Extra Help with their Medicare prescription drug plan costs.

Health Tip: When Constipation Requires a Doctor's Appointment

Signs that it may be a serious problem

(HealthDay News) – While most instances of constipation aren't serious, occasionally, cases of infrequent or difficult bowel movements should be evaluated by a doctor.

First Guidelines for Management of Hoarseness Released

Clinicians should tell patients diagnosed with dysphonia, or hoarseness, that voice therapy is an effective treatment, according to guidelines issued by the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.

Hearty Food, Without Guaranteed Heartburn

When reader Marie Rowe expressed a desire for recipes and menus to accommodate folks with acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), my search yielded more tips and information than I could include in one column. I hope what I have compiled to share here will be helpful. I am also including the Web sites, which offer, besides more information, meal plans and recipes.

Autoimmune Disease and RA

Understanding the role played by the body’s immune system in the progress of rheumatoid arthritis.

What do rheumatoid arthritis (RA), type 1 diabetes, Graves' disease, and multiple sclerosis have in common? One affects joints, another blood sugar. One puts the thyroid into “overdrive.” And the last condition affects the brain and spinal cord. Although the diseases seem pretty different, there is one common denominator. They are all believed to be autoimmune diseases.

Your Digestive System and How It Works

The digestive system is made up of the digestive tract—a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus—and other organs that help the body break down and absorb food.

RESEARCH GRANT DEADLINE:
Sept. 15, 2009, 5 p.m. EST

Applicants, you have four days 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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