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Last week’s hot topic on Scleroderma was the Systemic Sclerosis Patients at Threefold Risk for Venous Thromboembolism written by Timea Polgar. The article is focused on systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients and how they are at a substantially increased risk for the development of venous thromboembolism (VTE, obstructing blood clots), including…

In this video by the Scleroderma Foundation, Greater Chicago Chapter, meet the chefs of Food Fight for Scleroderma! Hear what they have to say about the competition, about each other, and about helping a great cause. Learn more about scleroderma here: http://bit.ly/learnscleroderma…

In this video by the Scleroderma Foundation, learn how to navigate the registration process to take part in the Scleroderma Foundation’s signature fundraising event – “Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma.” They host 60+ events each year across the country and “raise $1 million to support people fighting scleroderma. Take part in…

In this video by the Scleroderma Foundation, watch this workshop from the 2015 Scleroderma Foundation National Patient Education Conference provide a brief overview of the different forms of localized scleroderma and how localized scleroderma differs from systemic sclerosis. Dr. Michael York discusses the natural history of the disease, treatment options,…

Learn more about The Scleroderma Foundation, Greater Chicago Chapter’s 7th Annual Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Walk. Also, listen to Kelly Kohls who has scleroderma and joins us to discuss the disease and the walk that supports those who suffer from it. Learn more about scleroderma here: http://bit.ly/learnscleroderma…

In this video from the Hospital for Special Surgery, learn more about children and scleroderma. “Many do not realize that this is not a disease exclusive to adults. Dr. Thomas Lehman, Chief of Pediatric Rheumatology, explains the signs and symptoms of scleroderma, as well as when you should seek…

In this video from the Scleroderma Foundation, learn more about hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT) and how it’s showing a lot of promise in the treatment of aggressive scleroderma. In this session, hear from a patient and her husband about what HSCT is and isn’t, their decision to pursue…

In this video from the Scleroderma Foundation, Greater Chicago Chapter, listen to Maureen D. Mayes, MD, MPH present at the Scleroderma Patient Education Conference, October 19, 2013 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Learn more about scleroderma here: http://bit.ly/learnscleroderma…

“Reality Cares TV interviews Bob Saget, host of the Scleroderma Research Foundation Benefit on May 25, 2010, Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine.” Learn more about scleroderma here. Scleroderma News is strictly a news and information website about the disease. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SZenSAMexo In this video from Arthritis Research UK, learn the basics of Scleroderma. Learn more about scleroderma here: http://bit.ly/learnscleroderma…