After more than two decades of living with scleroderma, columnist Amy Gietzen finds purpose in sharing her story and educating others.
Read why the integrin protein may play a key role in muscle tissue growth, potentially leading to therapeutic targets for muscular dystrophy.
Have you considered reflexology for scleroderma? Reflexology is an ancient practice that's been passed down for thousands of years.
Learn more about these eight scleroderma-related conditions you should look out for.
According to the John Hopkins Scleroderma Center, scleroderma takes a large toll on your body, both emotionally and physically.
Columnist Kim Tocker explains the importance of finding healing space to reduce the stress, fatigue, and joint pain that flare up because of scleroderma.
According to the John Hopkins Scleroderma Center, scleroderma takes a large toll on your body, both emotionally and physically.
The symptoms of scleroderma vary greatly from person-to-person, and not all patients develop all complications. Learn some of them here.
Learn more about the Scleroderma 5K and Family Fun Day in the Valley, a Scleroderma Foundation of Southern California event.
According to the John Hopkins Scleroderma Center, scleroderma takes a large toll on your body, both emotionally and physically.
Yoga can be beneficial to scleroderma patients because it is low intensity and allows you to go at your own pace and comfort level.
Being passionate and exuberant about beginning a new exercise program is usually a positive thing. But not when scleroderma is involved, Kim Tocker writes.
Read about a follow-up of patients with rapidly progressive diffuse cutaneous scleroderma after stopping or reducing their dose of CellCept.
Find out about the wearable robot hand which has been designed to help people who have lost the function of their hands.
According to the John Hopkins Scleroderma Center, scleroderma takes a large toll on your body, both emotionally and physically.
Scleroderma patients are at a high risk of contracting PAH. It has been estimated that between 8 and 30 percent of scleroderma patients will develop PAH.
Read about a EUSTAR study finding men at greater risk of more severe and active systemic sclerosis at early stages of the disease than women.
According to the John Hopkins Scleroderma Center, scleroderma takes a large toll on your body, both emotionally and physically.
According to the John Hopkins Scleroderma Center, scleroderma takes a large toll on your body, both emotionally and physically.
Columnist Kim Tocker shares her frustrations of receiving unsolicited advice about scleroderma from untrained know-it-alls.
Deep in the throes of self-loathing and hostility toward others because of scleroderma, columnist Kim Tocker had an epiphany: A little kindness goes a long way, starting with the self.
In this interactive culinary competition you get to be the food critic and also help the Scleroderma Foundation, Greater Chicago Chapter.
According to the John Hopkins Scleroderma Center, scleroderma takes a large toll on your body, both emotionally and physically.
Columnist Kim Tocker reflects on the "soul fatigue" inflicted on her from years of battling scleroderma. Although the mentality has produced bitterness, it's also saved her energy.
Study identifies protein-protein interactions that form part of extensive fibrosis leading to pulmonary manifestations in systemic sclerosis.
Prompted by an old photo posted on social media, columnist Kim Tocker reflects on changes caused by life and scleroderma as she searches for consistency.
According to the John Hopkins Scleroderma Center, scleroderma takes a large toll on your body, both emotionally and physically.
Here are 10 symptoms of scleroderma, explained by the Scleroderma Foundation, plus links, where relevant, to our columnist Nicola Whitehill's insights.
Learn more about these eight scleroderma-related conditions you should look out for.
Read About How Botulinum Toxin is being Studied as a Therapy for Scleroderma-Associated Raynaud's Syndrome.
The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases has launched a scholarship fund for U.S. residents with rare disorders who are pursuing higher education.
According to the John Hopkins Scleroderma Center, scleroderma takes a large toll on your body, both emotionally and physically.
Although scleroderma patients frequently have joint pain (anthralgia), coexisting disorders also can cause anthralgias.
A study suggests that small joint contractures, digital ulcers, and severe Raynaud’s phenomenon are associated with impaired hand function in scleroderma.
Columnist Kim Tocker shares how having a caring conversation with her colon, through the practice of guided meditation, helped her manage scleroderma pain.
This video shares two presentations dedicated to the progression of scleroderma and how it affects patients on a long-term basis.
Early diagnosis and prompt treatment was found to be critical to achieve better long-term outcomes for children with juvenile localized scleroderma, a study reports.
Columnist Kim Tocker praises the bravery of scleroderma warriors who are constantly shaken to the core by the "minor inconveniences" of the disease.
Patient columnist Nicola Whitehill talks about life with scleroderma and Raynaud's, and Andy Murray failing to defend his title at Wimbledon this year.
Columnist Kim Tocker shares how she keeps a feeling of control with her daily routines despite the random nature of scleroderma.
I wanted to pass on some information to anyone suffering with Gastroparesis, or even worse, undiagnosed Gastroparesis. Here is our story: Over the past few years my wife's health had been declining. It began to exponentially decline...
The first patients have been dosed in a Phase 2a trial of EHP-101, an investigational CBD-derived treatment for diffuse cutaneous scleroderma.
Read about Cytori completing all 48-week follow-up visits in the STAR trial evaluating ADRCs for the treatment of scleroderma-caused hand dysfunction.
According to the John Hopkins Scleroderma Center, scleroderma takes a large toll on your body, both emotionally and physically.
According to the John Hopkins Scleroderma Center, scleroderma takes a large toll on your body, both emotionally and physically.
According to the John Hopkins Scleroderma Center, scleroderma takes a large toll on your body, both emotionally and physically.
