Tuesday 6th August 2019

Recent findings from SRUK-funded study of wax-bath treatments for scleroderma published

The musculoskeletal features of systemic sclerosis (SSc) are a major cause of disability, causing limitations to movement and function. The study aim was to compare the effects of daily hand exercises with or without daily home wax bath hand treatment in patients with SSc.

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Friday 31st May 2019

New internal regulator of the immune system discovered in an SRUK-funded study

SRUK are thrilled to see the results of an investigation, undertaken by an international team of researchers and clinicians, where there has been the identification of a new internal regulator which helps to control the body’s immune response.

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Friday 24th May 2019

Boehringer Ingelheim publish new data on experimental ILD drug

Approximately 25% of people who live with systemic sclerosis (SSc) also develop significant pulmonary (lung) involvement within 3 years of diagnosis. Nintedanib could make a considerable difference to the lives of people with this rare and often life-threatening disease.

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Friday 12th April 2019

Do we need a new way to assess Raynaud’s Phenomenon in clinical trials?

To understand the efficacy of treatment in clinical trials, participants are normally given structured diaries as a way of recording their own observations. Almost 30 years on from these measures being developed, there are questions about whether they are still fit for purpose in today’s landscape

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Tuesday 12th February 2019

Participating in research

Anyone can take part in a clinical trial as long as they meet the eligibility criteria. By supporting trials, you will be helping to find the best treatments possible to manage the symptoms and effects of scleroderma and Raynaud’s.

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Friday 25th January 2019

Can herbal medicines help Raynaud’s phenomenon symptoms?

Herbal remedies have been used to tackle Raynaud's symptoms for many years in Asia, where they're believed to aid circulation. A review by the College of Korean Medicine focused on evaluating the efficacy of herbal medicines such as cinnamon and dried ginger.

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