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| Can exercise limits prevent post-exertional malaise in chronic fatigue syndrome? An uncontrolled clinical trial. The use of exercise limits (limiting both the intensity and duration of exercise) prevents important health status changes following a walking exercise in people with chronic fatigue syndrome, but was unable to prevent short-term symptom increases. Clinical Rehabilitation, May 2008, 22(5), pp 426-435. (Also see: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) |
| The significance of the sleeping–waking brain for the understanding of widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue in fibromyalgia syndrome and allied syndromes. Experimental evidence indicate that there is an inter-relationship of disturbances in the physiology of the sleeping–waking brain with the widespread musculoskeletal pain, chronic fatigue, and psychological distress in patients with unexplained pain/fatigue illnesses. Joint, Bone, Spine May 2008 (Also see: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia) |
| Vitamin D deficiency in systemic lupus erythmatosus(SLE): prevalence, predictors and clinical consequences. Vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency are common in patients with SLE and are associated with sun avoidance. G. Ruiz-Irastorza. Rheumatology Advance Access. April 14, 2008 (Also see: Lupus). |
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| MediQuest Therapeutics Submits Drug Application to FDA to treat Raynaud's Disease. MediQuest Therapeutics Inc. submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA) for MQX-503, a topical formulation designed to treat Raynaud 's Disease. In 2007, patients enrolled in a confirmatory Phase III study of MQX-503, showed statistically significant improvements in their condition when treated with the therapy. Drugs.com. April 28, 2008. (Also see: Raynaud's) |
| Mothers And Offspring Can Share Cells Throughout Life. Cutting the umbilical cord doesn’t necessarily sever the physical link between mother and child. Many cells pass back and forth between the mother and fetus during pregnancy and can be detected in the tissues and organs of both even decades later. ScienceDaily. 05/08/08. (Also see: Causes of Scleroderma: Fetal cells) |
| Eastern and Western Medicine Come Together At New San Diego Center. The Institute is devoted to changing the focus from “treating disease” to creating optimal health and wellness, keeping patients on the road toward an improved quality of life. Business Wire. 04/14/08. |
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| New Personal Stories |
| Jaci: MCTD and Autoimmune Hepatitis Out of fear of going back to the doctors, I tried just to live with it, whatever it was. What I found strange was that nobody seemed to noticed how terrible I was feeling, not even the doctors... |
| Heather: Vitiligo, Hypothyroidism, and now Linear Morphea I am not too concerned about
the other two conditions since there really is nothing you can do about
the vitiligo, and the
thyroid is under control. The morphea is what is bugging me... |
| Amanda: Diffuse Scleroderma Systemic Sclerosis I am
thirty-nine years old and was diagnosed with diffuse scleroderma systemic
sclerosis in August 2007... |
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| Running for SCLERO.ORG: Sponsor Earl Manns in Green Bay Marathon, May 18, 2008! I'm running in honor of my daughter Mya, and in memory of Sherrill Knaggs. Posted 05-07-08. (Also see Donate Now, Earl Manns, and Sherrill Knaggs) |
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| Scoring for Scleroderma! |
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| Lisa Bulman's 3rd Annual Scoring for Scleroderma Soccer Tournament will be held Friday evening, June 20, 2008, at the Canton Sportsplex in Canton, Massachusetts! (Also see: Lisa Bulman, Event Donation and Player Registration) Posted 05-08-08. |
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| Welcome Earl Manns: ISN Fundraiser. I hope to have ISN run in all 50 states and internationally over the next few years. Join the sclero-excitement as a runner, waddler, corporate sponsor, or donor. Let me know your ideas! Posted 05-07-08. |
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