Causes of Scleroderma History of Scleroderma Postmortem Resources |
Scleroderma Research Registries Treatments and Clinical Trials |
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. The cause of scleroderma is generally unknown, however areas being investigated include autoimmunity, environmental exposures, genetics, and infections. ISN.
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. 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. 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 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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