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Discovery of New Type of Immune Cells Regulating Inflammation in Chronic Diseases

Dartmouth Geneticists Apparently Hunts for Scleroderma Triggers

Applying for LIHEAP Assistance

Information About 2010 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment

arGentis Expands Scientific Advisory Board

BenefitsCheckUp

Heated Clothing: New Wireless Heat Technology

Finding Balance for the Caregiver: 16 Stress Reducing Strategies

Scleroderma Student Essay Contest

Upcoming Events

Drug Discount Card

Advocacy Update

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Volunteers at the Jessic Reif Walk/Run in Missouri
Emily Woods, Cindi Brannum, and Paulette Levine waiting for a meeting with Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas.

Scleroderma Student Essay Contest

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. You can win a Wii system or even a trip to Boston!

Needymeds Drug Discount Card

A way to save on your prescription medications.

Scleroderma Legislation

Learn more about these bills.

S. 1545

H.R. 2408

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Scleroderma Foundation eLetter

Friday, November 20, 2009– Issue #323

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Discovery of New Type of Immune Cells Regulating Inflammation in Chronic Diseases

Th22 cells as milestone of immunological research

In the current online issue of the "Journal of Clinical Investigation," Dr. Stefanie Eyerich and Dr. Kilian Eyerich together with their colleagues from Imperial College London and Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata in Rome, present their groundbreaking discovery. It represents a milestone on the way to developing new treatment methods for inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis and allergic reactions and potentially also allergic respiratory diseases such as asthma.

Jennifer Sargent, seated, and Michael Whitfield, hunt for clues

Jennifer Sargent, seated, and Michael Whitfield, hunt for clues

Dartmouth Geneticists Apparently Hunts for Scleroderma Triggers

At its most benevolent, the autoimmune disease scleroderma could possibly fade parts of the skin of its sufferers.

In all its forms, scleroderma is believed to have given Dartmouth geneticist, his graduate students, and his postdoctoral researchers a sense of need in their search for the triggers of the chronic condition.

Applying for LIHEAP AssistanceA thermostat

Here you can find useful information about the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), answers to commonly asked questions, agencies to contact for LIHEAP assistance, and other useful resources for energy-related topics.

Applying for LIHEAP assistance

Unlike some Federal programs, applications, eligibility rules, types of assistance, and benefit levels can vary greatly among LIHEAP programs. The Federal government does not send or take applications for LIHEAP assistance.

Social Security AdministrationInformation About 2010 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment

With consumer prices down over the past year, monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits will not automatically increase in 2010.

President Obama Calls on Congress to Extend Economic Recovery Payment for 2010

$250 payment would benefit 57 million Americans, including Social Security and SSI recipients

arGentis Expands Scientific Advisory Board

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - arGentis Pharmaceuticals, LLC announced today that the company has added new members to its Scientific Advisory Board overseeing development of autoimmune related therapies.

BenefitsCheckUpNational Council on Aging

Developed and maintained by The National Council on Aging (NCOA), BenefitsCheckUp is the nation's most comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources.

Get all the benefits you deserve. Find and enroll in federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health care and other needs.

Heated clothingHeated Clothing: New Wireless Heat Technology

Winter is upon us and temperatures are beginning to drop.  Check out heated clothing and experience "The Heat Inside!"  Are you cold? Need a little heat in your life?

If you answered yes to any of the above, what you need is what this month's highlighted small business of the month has. exo² The Heat Inside is an Atlanta based business providing a new technology for heating clothing - without using wires.

Caregiver LogoFinding Balance for the Caregiver: 16 Stress Reducing Strategies

The following sixteen coping strategies have helped me in my attempts to live a balanced life.  Because caregiving is such a universal task, faced by nearly all of us at one time or another, I hope you find these strategies helpful as well.

Upcoming Events

Nov.26—27 (Thurs. and Fri.) Happy Thanksgiving - Office closed (Danvers, Mass.)
Dec. 12 (Sat.) Oregon Chapter Board Meeting (Portland, Ore..)
Dec. 25 (Fri.) Happy Holidays! Office closed for Christmas (Danvers, Mass..)
Jan. 1, 2010 (Fri.) Happy New Year! Office closed for New Year's Day (Danvers, Mass.)
Feb. 10–12, 2010 (Wed.–Fri.) 1st World Scleroderma Congress (Florence, Italy)
Complete SF Calendar

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