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SLS II is a clinical research study focused on treating scleroderma-related pulmonary fibrosis. It is funded by a grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. This study compares two different medications—daily oral cyclophosphamide (CYC, also called CytoxanTM) with daily oral mycophenolate mofetil (MMF, also called CellceptTM). Both medications have shown promise in stabilizing lung function in patients with pulmonary fibrosis. |
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The American College of CHEST Physicians (ACCP) held its annual CHEST meeting in San Diego, Calif., on October 31st through November 5th. The meeting brought together over 4,000 individuals from across the globe, many of whom were practicing physicians and other medical professionals. The educational forum was designed to inform the medical community about latest developments in the prevention and treatment of chest diseases. |
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You are cordially invited to a special event: The 1st World Scleroderma Congress in Florence, Italy, February 10–12, 2010.
This will be a dual event, consisting of a three-day congress for doctors, and a one-day event for patients and their families at which rheumatologists will address issues of interest to people who are affected by scleroderma. |
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Pain Advocacy Community E-Newsletter
Pain management news and updates on issues impacting pain care. |
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 Caregivers can be overwhelmed with the number of medications that their loved ones need to take on a daily basis. Medication errors are too common, with administration of drugs accounting for 38 percent of errors. According to the ALARIS Center for Medication Safety and Clinical Improvement, at least 7,000 deaths annually are blamed on medication errors.
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Dr. Sam Lim |
Lupus Foundation of America
Upcoming Live Chats
"Medication Adherence"
Guest Speaker: Dr. Sam Lim
Date: November 23, 2009 – 3 p.m. ET |
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Barrett's esophagus is a condition in which the lining of the esophagus is replaced by abnormal cells. The esophagus is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. Barrett's esophagus is a precancerous condition.
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New provisional criteria for the diagnosis of very early systemic sclerosis aim to close the “unacceptably wide” gap between the onset of early signs of the autoimmune connective-tissue disease and the time of disease diagnosis, said Dr. Marco Matucci-Cerinic in the September issue of the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. |
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Josephine Battyany and Brian Ross Adams at the 2009 "Key to a Cure" Gala |
The Southern California Chapter hosted its 13th Annual "Key to a Cure" fundraiser in Manhattan Beach, California, this past weekend on November 7. The evening event included a silent auction and elegant dinner along with entertainment and dancing from the Wayne Foster Entertainment. California Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez was presented with the "Key to a Cure" award for her exceptional contributions to the mission of Scleroderma Foundation.
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