Oral treatment with vitamin B3 for a couple of weeks may reduce abnormalities in tiny blood vessels of people with scleroderma who have Raynaud’s phenomenon, a small study suggests. After two weeks of supplementation, participants showed more normal and fewer giant blood vessels under the fingernails, although these…
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John Stamos, the Emmy-nominated actor and producer known for his role on “Full House,” will receive the Bob Saget Legacy Award. The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) gives this award to individuals who have used their voices to raise awareness and support research for scleroderma. Stamos will be honored at…
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Treatment guidelines for scleroderma (SSc) have evolved since the turn of the century with advances in scientific understanding and the advent of new therapies. In line with these evolving guidelines, patterns of therapies prescribed to people with SSc have shifted markedly since 2000, according to a new analysis from…
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