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Study Findings Show IPF Methods For Predicting Mortality Also Work For SSc-ILD

Recently, a group of researchers from University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada released study results in which they found that mortality risk prediction models used to clinically assess the 1-year survival rate for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), could also be utilized to accurately predict short-term mortality in patients…

North American Nonprofits Partnering To Create Awareness For Scleroderma

Three leading organizations focused on scleroderma advocacy and research are partnering during June’s Scleroderma Awareness Month in order to boost awareness and compassion for those who suffer from the disease and their families. The Scleroderma Foundation, Scleroderma Research Foundation and Scleroderma Society of Canada are the primary partners in the effort. This…

Fibrocell Receives Rare Pediatric Disease Designation For FCX-007 To Treat Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB)

Fibrocell Science, Inc., an autologous gene and cell therapy firm developing first-in-class treatments to address scleroderma and connective tissue-related diseases, recently announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded a rare pediatric disease designation for FCX-007. This is the Fibrocell’s main orphan gene-therapy drug candidate to treat recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa…