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Cynthia Cervantes, Brian Ross Adams, Southern California Executive Director, and Oscar Cervantes, Cynthia's father. Cynthia won the Messenger of Hope Award at the Conference. |
Once again, 2008 proved to be yet another year in which strides were made to further the Scleroderma Foundation’s mission of support, education, and research. Much of this success is due to the individuals, support groups, and chapters across the nation who volunteer to adopt the Foundation’s mission as their own. |
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Introduction
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is characterized by progressive pulmonary arterial vasoconstriction and remodeling, leading to a marked rise in pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR), pulmonary hypertension, right ventricular dysfunction, functional limitation, and eventually, right heart failure and death.[1] PAH may be idiopathic, familial, or associated with certain predisposing conditions such as connective tissue disease(s) (ie, scleroderma), HIV infection, prior anorexigen use, cirrhosis with portal hypertension, or congenital heart disease with left-to-right shunting. |
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Abstract
Background: Lung disease has become the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in scleroderma (SSc) patients. The frequency, nature, and progression of interstitial lung disease seen on high-resolution CT (HRCT) scans in patients with diffuse SSc (dcSSc) compared with those with limited SSc (lcSSc) has not been well characterized.
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Bobby Hamilton, Jr. |
Bobby Heads to New York for the Zippo 200
Bobby Hamilton, Jr. returns to racing this Saturday and will be behind the wheel of the Team Rensi Motorsports/Curly’s BBQ #25 Ford Fusion at Watkins Glen, N.Y. After a week off during which Boris Said manned the car, Bobby is eager to get back to the action, especially at a venue that has such a great history.
For six decades, the Watkins Glen racetrack has been a home to motorsports in upstate New York. For many years it was the home of the U.S. Grand Prix until the F1 circus decided they were too good to trek up to the Finger Lakes every October. In recent years the Glen has played host to NASCAR and Indy cars as well as sports cars of various types. While the cars on the track use a variety of liquid fuels for motivation, lots of electricity is required as well. So the Glen is teaming up with Juice Energy, Inc. to provide electricity from renewable sources like solar and wind. For the next three years, Watkins Glen will buy wind powered electricity equivalent to all its electrical use through Juice.
Be sure to watch Bobby and the entire team this Saturday, August 9 as they compete in the Zippo 200. All the action begins on ABC at 2:30 p.m., EST. Check your local listings for the broadcast time in your area. |
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