Our first webinar of 2022 was exciting and new. View this webinar to learn a bit about the work Scleroderma Atlantic has been doing behind the scenes and the people that make it all happen! Learn more about the organization and goals for the future.
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The Scleroderma Atlantic Webinar Series presents our fourth installment of Life with Scleroderma – Personal Stories. Sharing experiences while surrounded by a supportive community is a beneficial way to learn more about living with scleroderma. Join us to hear personal stories about life with scleroderma.
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Many thanks to Cassandra Burton for sharing dietary information and advice for those living with scleroderma, and to everyone who attended. You can view Cassandra’s Slides here. Additional links shared in the webinar: International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative: www.iddsi.orgAbout The Mediterranean Diet: www.oldwayspt.orgMediterranean Diet Food Pyramid: https://oldwayspt.org/system/files/atoms/files/MedDietPyramid_flyer%5B1%5D_0.pdfLow Fodmap Resource, Monash University: https://www.monashfodmap.com/
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Thank you to all those who were able to attend the 2021 AGM. We were pleased to recap all that has been accomplished in the past year, and are looking forward to what the year ahead has in store. If you would like to view the slides from the AGM, click here. If you would
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95% of those living with scleroderma have experienced Raynaud’s phenomenon. October is Raynaud’s Awareness Month, and we’re spending a full session exploring the disease, symptoms, helpful products, and incredible innovations to help with the daily challenges of Raynaud’s. Join Lynn Wundermann, Founder and Chairman of the Raynaud’s Association and Adrien Beyk, Founder & CEO of
Keeping Warm With Raynaud’s: Impactful Innovations & More Read More »
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by various degrees of skin fibrosis and internal organ involvement. Interstitial lung disease (ILD), or pulmonary fibrosis, is a common complication of SSc, affecting up to 50% of patients. Immunosuppressive drugs are currently used to treat SSc-ILD, particularly in patients with pulmonary symptoms (e.g. shortness of
Treating Mild ILD Research From Dr. Hoa Read More »
Scleroderma affects everyone differently, as does how each of us manages our disease and responds to treatments. For this reason, it is important to share many stories. We need to know we are not alone. In this webinar, you will hear from our guest speakers about their personal journeys with scleroderma. They will be joining
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Join Scleroderma Atlantic and Kelsey Ellis, BSc for Getting Active – Where to Start and How to Keep Going. All movement is important to maintain health and well-being. The focus of this presentation is to provide an overview of strategies to move more, maintain movement, and to go through some examples of at-home exercises. For
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Join Scleroderma Atlantic and Dr. Janet Pope for Gastro Challenges with Scleroderma: A Gut Reaction – Top to Bottom. Dr. Pope will be sharing how scleroderma affects the different areas of the digestive system, the resulting challenges, possible treatments or remedies, and will answer audience questions. To view Dr. Pope’s Slides, visit our website: https://www.sclerodermaatlantic.ca/wp…
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Join Scleroderma Atlantic and guest speaker/specialist Dr. Vidyasankar for a discussion on the basic principles of interstitial lung disease (ILD) and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Dr. Vidyasankar will review treatment options, discuss the relevance for patients living with systemic sclerosis, and answer audience questions. The Scleroderma Atlantic webinar series is supported by the Government of
Scarring on the Lungs, and Pressure in My Heart Read More »
