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Vanessa Malcarne, Ph.D. |
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Dinesh Khanna, M.D. |
"Depression and Coping with Scleroderma," by Vanessa Malcarne, Ph.D. ~ AND ~
"Gastrointestinal Issues," by Dinesh Khanna, M.D.
New this year:
Included in the conference fee this year is lunch for attendees on Saturday. In previous years, attendees were on their own for lunch on Saturday, but at your request, we have included it in the price of admission. Learn more about what is covered by the registration fee. |
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WASHINGTON (AP) – People learning through genetic testing that they might be susceptible to devastating diseases wouldn't also have to worry about losing their jobs or their health insurance under anti-discrimination legislation the Senate passed Thursday.
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Women with systemic sclerosis, primary pulmonary hypertension, or sickle cell disease are at increased risk for having complicated pregnancies, according to study findings reported in the April issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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Calling all researchers!
The Fiscal Year 2008 (FY08) Defense Appropriations Act provides $50 million to the Department of Defense Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) to support research that will make significant contributions in research of scleroderma, among other areas.
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The Scleroderma Foundation is pursuing a commemorative stamp for scleroderma. Please read information, which describes the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee selection process and identifies who sits on the committee. Please bring the list of committee members to the attention of your family and friends. |
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Systemic sclerosis (SSc), also known as scleroderma, is characterized by the formation of fibrosis, or scar tissue, on internal organs as well as the skin. Beyond its disfiguring symptoms, SSc is associated with a high rate of deadly lung disease. |
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Walking does more than improve muscle tone. Take a look at the whole-body benefits that walking provides. |
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Bobby Hamilton, Jr. |
Bobby Hamilton, Jr. will be back behind the wheel of the Team Rensi/Smithfield #25 Ford Fusion for the Aaron’s 312 race at Alabama’s Talladega Superspeedway.
The race is on ABC on Saturday, April 26 at 2:30 p.m., EST. |
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