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| Overview |
| The Scleroderma Care and Research Journal (SCAR) is published by the Scleroderma Clinical Trials Consortium (SCTC). The SCTC is a nonprofit group of international scleroderma researchers. This journal elevates standards of care for scleroderma by covering topics of interest for rheumatologists and others involved in scleroderma clinical care worldwide. |
| All North American members of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) receive this by mail. European mailing is handled by United Therapeutics and Australia/Asia by Actelion-Australia. |
The journal is available for free, online, in PDF format. There is no log-in or certification required in order to access and read these journals. PDF files can be read, searched and printed with free Adobe Reader software. |
| 1: Scleroderma Care and Research Journal, Vol. 1, No. 1 |
| Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension |
 1. Scleroderma Care and Research Journal (PDF) This inaugural issue for physicians focuses on elevating the standards of care for scleroderma lung involvement. Articles include Interstitial Lung Disease in Systemic Sclerosis: Optimizing Evaluation and Management, as well as Pulmonary Hypertension Related to Systemic Sclerosis: A Primer for the Rheumatologist. Journal of the Scleroderma Clinical Trials Consortium (SCTC) Vol 1, No. 1, Autumn 2003. (Also see: Pulmonary Hypertension) |
| 2: Scleroderma Care and Research Journal, Vol. 1, No. 2 |
| Genetics of Scleroderma, Digital Ulcers and Ischemia |
 2. Scleroderma Care and Research Journal (PDF) This journal for physicians focuses on elevating the standards of care for digital ischemia in scleroderma. Articles include The Genetics of Scleroderma: What Every Rheumatologist Should Know, as well as Digital Ulceration and Critical Digital Ischemia in Scleroderma. Journal of the Scleroderma Clinical Trials Consortium (SCTC) Vol 1, No. 2, Winter 2003. (Also see: Genetics and Scleroderma and Scleroderma DNA and Family Registry) |
| 3: Scleroderma Care and Research Journal, Vol. 2, No. 1 |
| Management of Lung Disease, Erectile Dysfunction |
 3. Scleroderma Care and Research Journal: Spring 2004. This free online PDF medical journal issue includes articles on Diagnostic and Management Preferences for Lung Disease in Scleroderma, and Erectile Dysfunction in Men with Scleroderma. SCTC 6-2-04. (Also see: Lung Involvement and Sexuality and Scleroderma) |
| 4: Scleroderma Care and Research Journal, Vol. 2, No. 2 |
| Assessment of Systemic Sclerosis, Workshop Abstracts |
 4. Scleroderma Care and Research Journal: Winter 2004/2005. This free online PDF medical journal issue includes articles on Consensus Statement: Core Variables in the Assessment of the Patient with Systemic Sclerosis, and 49 Abstracts From the Eighth International Workshop on Scleroderma Research. SCTC Winter 2004/2005. |
| 5: Scleroderma Care and Research Journal, Vol. 3, No. 1 |
| Stem Cell Transplantation and High-Dose Immunosuppressive Trials |
| 5. Scleroderma Care and Research Journal: Autumn 2005. This free online PDF medical journal issue includes articles on High-Dose Immunosuppressive Therapy and Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Treatment of Severe Systemic Sclerosis and New Therapies for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Associated with Systemic Sclerosis. SCTC Autumn 2005. (Also see: ASTIS Trial and SCOT Trial) |
| 6: Scleroderma Care and Research Journal, Vol. 3, No. 2 |
| Quality of Life, and PH Risk Factors and Diagnosis in SSc |
| 6. Scleroderma Care and Research Journal: Spring 2006. This free online PDF medical journal issue includes articles on Health Related Quality of Life: A Primer with a Focus on Scleroderma, and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Systemic Sclerosis: Risk Factors and Diagnosis. SCTC Spring 2006. (Also see: Emotional Adjustment and Pulmonary Hypertension) |
| 7: Scleroderma Care and Research Journal, Vol. 4, No. 1 |
| The 9th International Workshop on Scleroderma Research |
| 7. Scleroderma Care and Research Journal: Autumn 2006. This free online PDF medical journal issue includes articles from the 9th International Workshop on Scleroderma Research, and is dedicated in memory of Joseph H. Korn, M.D.. SCTC Autumn 2006. (Also see: Dr. Joseph Korn) |
