PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Oregon Chapter continues to raise awareness! Chapter Treasurer Janine Wong (left) shares with a passerby about scleroderma symptoms, information, and issues at the Portland Women's Show on Nov. 1. This was the 4th consecutive appearance for the chapter for this annual three-day event held at the Oregon Convention Center.

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

Wednesday, November 25, 2009– Issue #324

eLetter Archive

Giving Thanks Throughout
the Year

It’s that time of year again, where we all stop and take time to think about the many things we are grateful for in our lives. For many of us, our thanks begin with our family and friends with whom we share our good will and fortune. On behalf of the Scleroderma Foundation, we'd like to thank all members of the scleroderma community for supporting one another as well as the mission of the organization.

FDA Approves Intravenous Formulation Of Pfizer’s Revatio® (Sildenafil) For The Treatment Of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Revatio is the Only Treatment in Its Class with Both Oral and Intravenous Formulations

NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Pfizer announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Revatio® (sildenafil) Injection, an intravenous formulation of Revatio. Revatio is the only FDA-approved phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor available in both tablet and intravenous formulations.

Energy Savers

Tips on saving energy and money at home

Energy Savers provides homeowners with tips for saving energy and money at home and on the road. By following just a few of the simple tips found on this Energy Savers Web site, you can make your home more comfortable and easier to heat and cool—while you save money.

FDA, WebMD Expand Health Information Partnership

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and WebMD Health Corp. have expanded their partnership to provide increased access to FDA’s consumer health information.

Why Are Women Predisposed to Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases?

In the current issue of Arthritis Research & Therapy, Jacqueline Oliver and Alan Silman explore the various factors that influence susceptibility to the major autoimmune connective tissue disorders, in search for an explanation for the high female-to-male predisposition ratio.

Scleroderma – A Simple Blood Test Could Save Lives

Raynaud’s is a common condition, especially in teenagers, affecting approximately 10 million people in the UK. It can vary from being mild to very severe but in many cases is no more than a nuisance in cold weather.

Find Your Way to Contribute to the Scleroderma Foundation

There are so many ways you can contribute to the Scleroderma Foundation. Our mission of support, education, and research is supported by gifts from people like you, who, unselfishly donate every week, month, or year to support our cause.

Upcoming Events

Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule for National Office

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, the National Office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26 and 27. We will reopen on Monday, Nov. 30. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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