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Causes of Scleroderma
History of Scleroderma
Postmortem Resources
Scleroderma Research Registries
Treatments and Clinical Trials

Overview

Scleroderma research covers potential causes of scleroderma, the history of scleroderma, postmortem resources for such issues as autopsies and cadavers, research registries for patients and family members, plus scleroderma treatments and clinical trials.

Integrin-modulating therapy prevents fibrosis and autoimmunity in mouse models of scleroderma (SSc). Researchers have developed a mouse model of Scleroderma and their studies are pointing the way to potential new drug therapies for the disease. Nature. 10/09/2013.

Causes of Scleroderma

Causes of Scleroderma. The cause of scleroderma is generally unknown, however areas being investigated include autoimmunity, environmental exposures, genetics, and infections. ISN.

Overview
Advanced Glycation
Autoimmunity
B and T Cells
Clusters
Cluster South Boston
Cytokines
Dendritic Cells
Endothelin
Environmental
Artificial Joints/Implants
Drugs/Meds
Infections
Mercury (Amalgam)
Radiation
Silica
Solvents
Vaccinations
Vinyl Chloride
Fetal Cells
Fibroblasts
Genetics
Gluten
Hormones/Chromosomes
Interleukins
Molecular Defect
Mucosal Immune System
Natural Killer Cells
Oxidative Stress, Lipids
Platelet Aggregation
Proteins
Stress
Thyroid
Vitamin D Deficiency

History of Scleroderma

History of Scleroderma. When was scleroderma first diagnosed? Are there any famous people with scleroderma? Plus some school report ideas and examples. ISN.

History of Scleroderma
Paul Klee and Scleroderma
School Report Resources

Postmortem Resources

Postmortem Resources. Comprehensive information about after-death issues related to scleroderma, such as autopsy, use of cadavers for research, organ and tissue donation, and ways to honor the memory of your loved one. ISN.

Autopsy
Cadaver Research
Organ Donation
Tissue Donation
Remembrance Resources

Scleroderma Research Registries

Scleroderma Research Registries. You may join all of the research registries and quality of life studies that you are eligible for. It's not like clinical trials, where you are limited to just one. ISN.

Overview
Rheumatic Registries
Scleroderma Experts
Pulmonary Hypertension Registry
Twins/Close Siblings Autoimmune
U.K. Scleroderma Registries
U.S./Canada Scleroderma Registries

Scleroderma Clinical Trials

Scleroderma Treatments and Clinical Trials. Participating in clinical trials for scleroderma and related symptoms is a way to advance scientific understanding of the disease and its potential treatments. ISN.

Overview
Symptoms and Treatments
Scleroderma Experts
Scleroderma Research
Open Enrollments
Completed: Positive
Completed: Awaiting
Completed: Inconclusive
Completed: Negative
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