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Using cannabis or marijuana for medicinal purposes is a hot topic right now among patients and health practitioners. It’s regularly touted as a pain reliever for many chronic illnesses. According to the National Cancer Institute, here are some of the facts about medical marijuana and its suggested uses: It’s…

CellCept is a prescription drug made by Genentech that’s primarily used by patients who have had a liver, kidney or heart transplant. Used in conjunction with other medications like corticosteroids and cyclosporines, CellCept (or mycophenolate mofetil) helps to prevent the body’s immune system from rejecting the transplanted organ. MORE: Many scleroderma…

In this video posted on Boehringer Ingelheim’s Facebook page, Professor Chris Denton, consultant rheumatologist at the Royal Free Hospital in the U.K., talks about systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) and the importance of building trust between doctor and patient. MORE: Four tips for managing scleroderma on…

June is Scleroderma Awareness Month, which means the scleroderma community will be coming together to raise awareness of the disease and money for vital research into better treatments and ultimately, to find a cure. Read our columnist, Nicola Whitehill’s patient profiles campaign for Scleroderma Awareness Week.

If someone you love has been diagnosed with scleroderma, you may be concerned about how to best care for them and what you need to do to ensure they maintain a good quality of life. You will become an integral part of their healthcare team which may be challenging at times. We’ve compiled a list…

Ten-year-old Grace began experiencing symptoms of scleroderma in 2015 when she and her family were living in China. Grace was having a hard time brushing her teeth as she couldn’t open her mouth wide enough, and her mom began noticing changes in her daughter’s appearance. MORE: Wyatt the Warrior uses…

Here at Scleroderma News, we try to bring all the latest research and treatment news to our readers, but we also try to highlight what life is like for those who live with the disease. Among our great team of writers is a team of columnists who share their personal experiences…

Today marks the first day of Scleroderma Awareness Month. Throughout the month of June, the scleroderma community will come together to raise awareness of the disease and and funds for research. MORE: Four of the most common questions about scleroderma. There’s plenty you can do help. The more people know about…

In this video from the Scleroderma Research Foundation, Dr. Fred Wigley and Dr. Dan Kastner discuss a research program that’s studying African-American scleroderma patients to establish if there is a genetic disposition for the disease. MORE: Understanding the regulations surrounding stem cell treatment. The doctors…

A scleroderma diagnosis can leave a person reeling with different emotions. It’s important to know that while there is no cure, the disease can be managed and for many, treatment can limit the impact it has on their lives. According to the Scleroderma Foundation, there are a…