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| Joseph
H. Korn, M.D. (1947–2005) |
By Joseph Korn, M.D. (1947–2005), Cleve Clin J Med 2003;70:954-968.
Copyright © 2003 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. All rights
reserved.
ABSTRACT
Many effective treatments for scleroderma have emerged in recent years,
including bosentan, an endothelin receptor antagonist, and epoprostenol,
a prostacyclin, both of which target vasoconstriction. Cyclophosphamide
may soon be proven effective against interstitial lung disease.
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Dear
Friends:
One week ago in this space, Donna
Kohli told you of her decision to step down as President of
the Scleroderma Foundation. Her five years at the helm saw
many major advances in the life of our organization and she
will be greatly missed. |
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Novartis
to Develop Kyorin's Immunosuppressant Drug
Kyorin
Pharmaceutical has granted a global license to Novartis to
develop and market its immunosuppressant drug KRP-203, in
an effort to speed up the launch of the drug. Under the agreement,
Novartis will have an exclusive license to develop and sell
the drug worldwide for use in treating organ transplant patients.
The drug is still at the preclinical stage in Japan.
Novartis will also have the exclusive right to develop and
sell the drug for use in treating sufferers of autoimmune
and other diseases everywhere except Japan, South Korea, China,
and Taiwan.
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Starting
Monday, Feb. 27, an 11 city cross-country trek to benefit
the Scleroderma and Lance Armstrong foundations begins in
Ocotillo Wells, Calif.
The
"Nitro Tire Racing For Life" off road motorcycle
team will make stops in several places where the Scleroderma
Foundation has chapters and support groups. Each stop will
be an awareness raising opportunity, with Foundation members
and "Racing For Life" providing information to people
about the cause. |
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New formulation provides option for patients who suffer from
moderate to moderately severe chronic pain. |
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The
Duke Family – Jim, Lauren, Kelly, and Pam |
On
a gorgeous January 20 evening in the city of Ocala, Florida,
known for the Silver Springs Attraction with its famous glass-bottom
boats and the Ocala National Forest, the Duke family—Jim,
Pam, Lauren, and Kelly—held their 2nd Annual "Cooking
Up a Storm for Scleroderma" dinner at their home. |
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Believe it or not our first "Stepping Out" walk
is April 1 in Baton Rouge, La. If you didn't walk last year
you missed out on a ton of fun! Check out our walk page, learn
about the event, and find a walk near you. |
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In
addition to our nationwide network of Chapters
and Support
Groups, we offer you electronic ways to connect with other
people. |
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March 11 (Sat.): Oregon
Chapter's 5th Annual Scleroderma Seminar. (Portland, Oregon)
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