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The Scleroderma Foundation National Patient Education Conference, held annually, is designed to educate, inform, improve the lives of scleroderma patients and their families, and to inspire all those who attend. Providing a forum to share information and personal experiences makes the Conference a unique opportunity. "It gives individuals living with scleroderma and their families a chance to reach out to others facing the same challenges, concerns, and triumphs," shares Joseph P. Camerino, Ph.D., Scleroderma Foundation Board Chair. So Save The Date! Spread the News! The 2011 Scleroderma Foundation National Patient Education Conference will be held July 22-24, in San Francisco, California. Stay tuned to www.scleroderma.org for more details soon! |
| Understanding Autoimmune Diseases | |
 When an intruder invades your body - like a cold virus or bacteria on a thorn that pricks your skin - your immune system protects you. It tries to identify, kill, and eliminate the invaders that might hurt you. But sometimes problems with your immune system cause it to mistake your body's own healthy cells as invaders and then repeatedly attack them. This is called an autoimmune disease. (Autoimmune means immunity against the self.)
The mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), a part of the Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health (NIH), is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases; the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research; and the dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases.
For read the NIAMS information on autoimmune diseases, click here. |
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The Legal Issues Behind Caregiving... |
Establishing a precedent when it comes to the care of a loved one is essential, especially with the legal aspects of finances and health care. Today's Caregiver provides some points to consider when taking control over the legal responsibilities for your relative in need of care. To read about tips to remember when dealing with legal issues, click here. |
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Being an informed consumer is your best protection against misleading and excessive health claims! |
Director of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Josephine P. Briggs, states, "We've all seen the ads: Take this supplement and improve your health. Drink this juice and prevent cancer. But, can we believe everything we read or hear?"
To learn more about being an informed consumer, click here. |
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What is Palliative Care Exactly? |
Palliative care (pronounced pal-lee-uh-tiv) is the medical specialty focused on improving overall quality of life for patients and families facing serious illness. Emphasis is placed on intensive communication, pain and symptom management, and coordination of care.
To learn more, click here. |
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