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Researchers
have developed a simple, noninvasive way to measure right
ventricular function in the heart to predict survival of adults
who suffer from pulmonary hypertension. |
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The
Scleroderma Foundation is proud to announce it has partnered
with CarePages, a free Web service, that allows scleroderma
patients and their families to communicate with friends when
a loved one is receiving care. |
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The
prostaglandin iloprost, delivered via inhalation (Ventavis),
appears to be safe and well tolerated in children with pulmonary
arterial hypertension (PAH), but evidence presented here this
week raises a possible adverse effect on lung function in
this population. |
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A
medical approach consisting of 3 agents ("triple therapy")
can reverse Barrett's esophagus and the dysplasia that often
follows, eliminating the risk for esophageal adenocarcinoma. |
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Watch
Kenny Wallace Race November 4!
Scleroderma awareness comes to Tennessee, Sat., Nov. 4. Please
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 O'Reilly Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway
in Fort Worth, Texas.
This race will air on TNT and PRN radio networks. The race
will air at 2 p.m. eastern. Support Kenny and help spread
scleroderma awareness.
At
the Oct. 28th race in Memphis, Kenny finished 14th. |
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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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