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Carolyn
Weller, R.N., Scleroderma Foundation VP of Education & Research |
By
Carolyn Weller, R.N., Vice President of Education & Research
(originally published in "Scleroderma Voice," 2004 #4)
QUESTION:
I was recently diagnosed with CREST Syndrome and am receiving some
conflicting information about this disease. Is CREST Syndrome the
same as scleroderma?
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In 2006, we’re planning something a little different
for you at our National Conference, hosted by the Minnesota
Chapter.
One of the differences is the date. This year’s National
Conference will be held Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July
30. The location will be the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel in
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HAVEN, Conn. – The Hospital of Saint Raphael recently
became one of the first medical centers in New England to
successfully perform a new procedure, Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
(MIE), to treat esophageal cancer. Surgeons report that with
this procedure—which is less invasive than conventional
esophagectomy—patients have better outcomes and shorter
recovery times. MIE can also be used to treat other esophageal
disorders, including Barrett’s esophagus, scleroderma,
or achalasia.
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Often there is some confusion between Medicare and Medicaid,
what each is and what each is for. In this eLetter we’re
happy to provide a handbook resource that describes the difference
between these two programs and how one determines whether
they are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
This
handbook is in PDF format. If you don't have Acrobat Reader,
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In
addition to our nationwide network of Chapters
and Support
Groups, we offer you electronic ways to connect with other
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Next
Chat: Wed., Jan. 11, 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This
will be an Open Chat. Learn
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Jan. 14 (Sat.): Texas
Bluebonnet Chapter Hosts Medical Workshop. (Houston, Texas)
Jan. 21 (Sat.): "Cooking
Up a Storm for Scleroderma." (Ocala, Fla.)
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