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We
are pleased to announce that Sherlyn Roberts has agreed to
speak at our National Gala in Las Vegas next month.
Roberts,
who lives in Kansas, will share her inspirational story of
recovery from diffuse systemic scleroderma following an autologous
stem cell transplant under the care of Thomas Medsger, M.D.,
a member of the Foundation’s Medical Advisory Board.
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BOSTON,
Sept. 18 (UPI) – Medical researchers in Boston have
discovered a therapeutic benefit for the colorless, odorless
gas often referred to as "the silent killer."
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Mark
your calendars for September 30 for an opportunity to participate
in a special program geared toward providing up-to-date information
on approved and effective therapies for those living with
PAH or for those who wish to know more. This program will
be offered in Dearborn, Mich. and will consist of a CME symposium
tailored for cardiologists, pulmonologists, rheumatologists,
primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and
pharmacists. Patients and their families and friends are invited
to attend the patient sessions offered by the Scleroderma
Foundation and the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.
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NEW
YORK (Reuters Health) Sept 19 - Low levels of exercise and
respiratory training provide multiple benefits to patients
with severe chronic pulmonary hypertension, including increased
physical function, improved quality of life, and better gas
exchange, according to a prospective study conducted in Germany.
(May require free registration to "Medscape.")
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Watch
Kenny Wallace Race This Saturday!
Scleroderma awareness comes to Delaware this Saturday, September
23, so be sure to watch for the Scleroderma Foundation’s
logo on the #22 car of our awareness partner—Kenny Wallace—as
he races in the Dover 200 at the Dover International Speedway
in Dover, Delaware.
This race will air on TNT television and PRN radio networks.
The race will air at 3:00 p.m. eastern. Support Kenny and
help spread scleroderma awareness.
At the last race Kenny finished 24th.
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