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The Scleroderma Foundation announced a study from the New Orleans Scleroderma Patient Care and Research Center about how the eating habits of scleroderma patients may influence their symptoms related to scleroderma. According to the announcement, the study began at the Scleroderma Foundation Patient Conference and was inspired by the…

In this Demystifying Medicine video from McMaster University, learn more about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a scleroderma-related condition that does not have a known cause. According to the Scleroderma Foundation, pulmonary disease is an important component of systemic sclerosis (SSc). Approximately 80% of patients with SSc have some evidence of pulmonary…

According to the John Hopkins Scleroderma Center, scleroderma patients usually get carpal tunnel syndrome due to the buildup of scar tissue and the swelling from leaking blood vessels. This narrowing can cause numbness and pain. In this Demystifying Medicine video from McMaster University, learn more about carpal tunnel…

In this Scleroderma Foundation Tri-State Chapter video featuring Joann Fisher, CMA, listen to some quick tips on how to make sure that you get the most out of your quick time slots with your doctor. Learn more about scleroderma here: http://bit.ly/learnscleroderma…

In this Jason Dougherty video, learn more about a study about the effects of aerobic exercise on muscle endurance training on patients with scleroderma. Learn more about scleroderma here: http://bit.ly/learnscleroderma Scleroderma News is strictly a news and information website about the disease. It does not…

In this Demystifying Medicine from McMaster University video, learn more about five common misconceptions when it comes to food, nutrition, and healthy living. 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…

Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine is the signature fundraiser for the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF). On this unique night, gourmet cuisine and world-class comedy come together for a cause and are hosted by actor/comedian and SRF Board Member Bob Saget, featuring appearances from some of the biggest names in comedy while dining…

Scleroderma severity and mortality are intrinsically related with the extent of internal tissue damage, systemic sclerosis-related pulmonary fibrosis being one of the leading causes of death in these patients. This video from Demystifying Medicine – McMaster University attempts to answer a number of questions that you, as a scleroderma patient diagnosed with…

In this Gifted Life video, learn some hospital hacks that might come in handy for a possible next admission (hopefully not ever). “To everyone who is currently in a hospital bed, I hope you are all out of there soon!!!!” Learn more about scleroderma here: http://bit.ly/learnscleroderma Scleroderma News…

In this Demystifying Medicine from McMaster University video, learn more about exactly what vitamin D is and why it is so important for your body. As we already mentioned in a recent post, according to the “Systemic Sclerosis Disease Activity Seen to Correlate with Vitamin D Deficiency”…