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Scleroderma

Scleroderma or systemic sclerosis is a chronic connective tissue disease generally classified as an autoimmune rheumatic diseases. The word “scleroderma” comes from two Greek words: “sclero” meaning hard, and “derma” meaning skin. Hardening of the skin is one of the most visible manifestations of scleroderma.The exact cause or causes of scleroderma are still unknown, but scientists and medical researchers are working hard to make those determinations.

Scleroderma news:

This is Living!

This is Living!

FESCA is proud to be a partner of a the new This is Living campaign launched last month by Boehringer Ingelheim.

Collaboration between FESCA, SSoC and BI

Collaboration between FESCA, SSoC and BI

In April, FESCA and the Scleroderma Society of Canada signed an agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim with the intention of working together to advance clinical research and improve awareness of systemic sclerosis (SSc) also known as scleroderma.

Actemra Looks Promising in Scleroderma

Actemra Looks Promising in Scleroderma

Encouraging results were seen for tocilizumab (Actemra) in the treatment of diffuse systemic sclerosis (SSc) in a proof-of-concept study by Christopher P. Denton, MBBS, of University College Londo.

Glossary of Scleroderma Terms

Glossary of Scleroderma Terms

Often we catch a word related to scleroderma which we do not understand and makes it even more difficult to explain to family and friends.

Scleroderma research

Scleroderma researchFESCA, Federation of European Scleroderma Associations aisbl, encourages and undertake surveys, research projects and clinical trials related to the systemic sclerosis disease, and the publication of the results of any such research.

FESCA is always looking for better therapies. This is why we are partners with many different pharma companies. Pay our Scleroderma projects section a visit, and learn more about scleroderma research projects we're involved in.

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