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Algorithm Helps DETECT Pulmonary Hypertension in Systemic Sclerosis

In this ElsGlobalMedicalNews video, watch Dr. Dinesh Khanna talk about how the use of a two-step algorithm significantly increased the rate of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) diagnosis in systemic sclerosis patients. Learn more about scleroderma here: http://bit.ly/learnscleroderma Scleroderma News is strictly a news and information website about the disease. It does not provide medical…

Raynaud’s: Diagnosis and Treatment

In this Brigham and Women’s Hospital video, watch Marie Gerhard-Herman MD, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, talk about diagnosis and treatment for Raynaud’s phenomenon. Learn more about scleroderma here: http://bit.ly/learnscleroderma…

22 Points to Consider for Clinical Trials in Systemic Sclerosis

In this Oxford Academic (Oxford University Press) video, watch Professor Chris Denton talk about his article: ‘Twenty-two points to consider for clinical trials in systemic sclerosis’. Learn more about scleroderma here: http://bit.ly/learnscleroderma Scleroderma News is strictly a news and information website about the disease. It…

Stem Cells in a Nutshell

“So, you’re reading the newspaper, you’re watching the news and they’re talking about some new medical technology, some breakthrough… and I bet you that story is going to mention that this new type of therapy uses stem cells.” In this SciShow video, listen to…

Annual PAH Screening Recommended in Systemic Sclerosis

In this ElsGlobalMedicalNews video, watch Dr. Dinesh Khanna discuss pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) screening guidelines for patients with systemic sclerosis. Learn more about scleroderma here: http://bit.ly/learnscleroderma Scleroderma News is strictly a news and information website about the disease. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This content…

Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency

According to the “Systemic Sclerosis Disease Activity Seen to Correlate with Vitamin D Deficiency” article, a two-year study found that 80 percent of systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients had deficient levels of vitamin D when compared to healthy controls, and worse disease symptoms. The results were presented at the 2015 American College of Rheumatology…

Stepping Out to Cure Scleroderma Near You

Stepping out to Cure Scleroderma is the Scleroderma Foundations‘s signature fundraising event. These events raise funds for scleroderma research and are organized by each Scleroderma Foundation’s chapters and support groups. Also, they make possible the existence of support resources and free educational forums for patients and families. Apart from this…

Scleroderma Foundation My Voice: Hannah Weber

Meet Hannah. This 13-year-old found out she had systemic scleroderma and Raynaud’s when she was just 5-years-old. One problem Hannah and her family faced almost immediately, was the difficulty in finding reliable information about scleroderma, especially regarding juvenile cases. “Overall, I like to go to the Scleroderma Foundation’s…

All You Need to Know About Stem Cells

In this TED-Ed video, learn all you need to know about stem cells – how they work and how they can impact the future of personalized medicine. “As we go through our lives, each of us will have very different needs for our own health care. Scientists and doctors are constantly…

Understanding the Psychological Effects of Scleroderma

In this Scleroderma Foundation video, Dr. Maril gives an all-inclusive summary of the psychological effects of living with the chronic condition scleroderma. Learn more about scleroderma here: http://bit.ly/learnscleroderma Scleroderma News is strictly a news and information website about the disease. It does…