Understanding Clinical Trials

Choosing to participate in a clinical trial is an important personal decision. The following frequently asked questions provide detailed information about clinical trials. In addition, it is often helpful to talk to a physician, family members, or friends about deciding to join a trial. After identifying some trial options, the next step is to contact the study research staff and ask questions about specific trials.

Friday, November 16 , 2007– Issue #219

eLetter Archive

Bon Jovi Guitar, Macy's Parade Seats Now up for Grabs

The list of impressive items available for auction continues to expand as preparations wind down for the Scleroderma Foundation's 2007 "Swing for the Stars" gala at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City.

ACR Summary: Advances in Scleroderma Research

by Carol-Feghali-Bostwick, PhD.

The 2007 national meeting of the American College of Rheumatology held November 6–11, 2007, in Boston, Mass., highlighted presentations on clinical and basic research by investigators from the U.S. and abroad.  New observations on systemic sclerosis (SSc) were described in the format of posters and oral presentations.

2008 Medicare Prescription Drug Open Enrollment Questions and Answers

Open Enrollment for Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) is November 15, 2007–December 31,2007.This is the one time each year that all people with Medicare can join or change their Medicare drug plan. Certain people with Medicare can also change plans at other times (see question #10). Plans are making changes to benefits and costs, and there are also new plans in many areas of the country.Therefore, your current plan may or may not be the best plan for you in 2008.

Childhood Systemic Sclerosis

Juvenile systemic sclerosis has a variety of clinical manifestations, sometimes different from the adult form. Early recognition, proper classification and treatment may improve the long-term outcome.

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Giveline.com Purchase

The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to purchase gifts for your loved ones and friends while benefiting the Scleroderma Foundation at the same time. Through Giveline.com, online purchasers can order gifts from eight categories: books, movies, music, video games, electronics, home & kitchen, gifts & wine, and travel. The Web site will contribute between 7 and 33 percent of product sales to the Scleroderma Foundation, with a store-wide average of nearly 16 percent per transaction.

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