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By Joseph Korn, M.D. (1947-2005), "Scleroderma: a treatable
disease." 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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Applicants Seek Scleroderma Research Grant Funding
The
Scleroderma Foundation has a long history of funding the highest
quality scleroderma-related research through its peer-reviewed
process, and has given over $12.6 million in research grants
over the past 19 years.
We
are pleased to announce that we have received 35 grant proposals
for our 2008 Research Grant Award Program. The Scleroderma
Foundation's peer review committee, comprised of top scientists
and researchers from around the country, will convene later
this year to review the proposals. The grant award recipients
will be announced in January. |
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CHICAGO
— When facing a child with localized scleroderma, be
wary if the scleroderma is linear, especially if it is on
the face or on a limb where it crosses a joint, Dr. Amy Gilliam
said at the annual meeting of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology. |
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| Jeff
Mace |
A
13-year-old is utilizing the power of a new media tool to
raise money on behalf of his father, who has scleroderma.
Matthew Mace, an 8th grader in New York, earlier this year
created a group on FaceBook, the wildly popular social networking
site, in honor of his dad, Jeff, who has had scleroderma since
1992. |
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Earlier
this year, the Scleroderma Foundation Web unveiled a new look
for its home page. One of the highlights was a A new Quick
Links button at the top of the page. The button will enable
browsers to find information on a range of commonly sought
out topics such as Become a Member, About Scleroderma, and
Frequently Asked Questions. |
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SAVE
THE DATE
The
Scleroderma Foundation’s National Office and the Tri-State
Chapter will kick off the holiday season this year with the
second "Swing for the Stars" gala, which will be
held Thursday evening, November 29, 2007 at the Grand Hyatt
Hotel in mid-town Manhattan.
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The
Planned Giving section of our Web site has recently been updated.
You will find a host of information regarding planned giving
such as:
- Providing gift plans that benefit you and your family
- Bringing immediate and deferred tax advantages to both
you and your heirs
- Having a meaningful impact on our mission, beyond your
lifetime and far into the future
If
you have any questions or would like to discuss your gift
plans, please contact Robert J. Riggs at 800-722-HOPE (4673)
x11, or via e-mail at rriggs@scleroderma.org. |
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