Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with mycophenolate. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. I’ve been taking mycophenolate for nine months now. An immunosuppressant, it is used to treat interstitial lung disease and…
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Physiotherapist-guided telerehabilitation is more effective than self-managed at-home exercises in improving hand mobility and function in women with scleroderma, according to a study conducted in Turkey. “Based on these findings, physiotherapist-guided telerehabilitation is a quality practice that has the potential to increase hand mobility and grip strength in…
The molecular signaling pathway EGFR-STAT1 is key for driving fibrosis (scarring) in scleroderma, according to a new study. The findings suggest that treatments designed to inhibit this pathway could be used to help mitigate fibrosis in scleroderma and other disorders that are characterized by excessive scarring. The study, “…
Becoming educated and informed about scleroderma is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
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There is no cure for scleroderma yet, but here you can find more information about current therapeutic approaches, as well as experimental treatments that are in the pipeline.
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