19. "Scleroderma and my grandmother…
the hidden condition"
by Dontaira Terrell
Round-up of the year's top SRUK News stories
To close out the decade, we shared our 19 most popular stories from 2019, building up to our most read piece of the year.
To close out the decade, we shared our 19 most popular stories from 2019, building up to our most read piece of the year.
While some of you will have read these stories already, we'd really appreciate it if you could share your favourites to help us spread the word about scleroderma, and empower everyone affected by scleroderma and Raynaud's to feel confident in managing their condition.
18. "Is Botox an option for Raynaud's?"
17. "My fear of cold"
Sara Szigeti's story
16. "The role of the lymphatic system
in scleroderma"
15. "Hannah's story of localised
scleroderma"
14. "Research into gut involvement in
systemic sclerosis"
13. "Can herbal medicine help Raynaud's
phenomenon symptoms"
12. "Sylvia story of using diet and exercise
to thrive with scleroderma"
11. "Stem cell transplants may be the next
new therapy for scleroderma"
10. "A novel study to detect early
scleroderma symptoms has been funded
by SRUK"
9. "Oral and dental involvement in
scleroderma: what happens and how
it can be managed"
8. "Can lung fibrosis be stopped?"
7. "Why early detection of scleroderma
matters"
6. "6 tips for self-management"
5. "A guide to Iloprost treatment"
4. "Understanding vascular involvement
in systemic sclerosis"
3. "Ex-professional footballer Travis Munn
talks about his cutting edge treatment"
2. "The impact of Raynaud's phenomenon
on mental health"
1. "New study suggests low vitamin D
levels linked to scleroderma"
Thanks for reading, and supporting us over the past year. Please let us know if there is a story you think we should be covering in 2020, or share your story with us to help us raise awareness.
If you are interested in supporting our work, then please donate today. We rely on the generosity of our community to continue to support groundbreaking research into both scleroderma and Raynaud's.
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See all newsTuesday 19th March 2024
Imperial College London's 'Science in Medicine School Teams Prize 2024' now open for entries
The Scleroderma and Raynaud’s UK sponsored 'Science in Medicine School Teams Prize 2024' contest is now open for entries. The contest aims to engage sixth form school students with science in medicine, and challenges students to prepare an ePoster with a novel vision on how to promote the health and well-being of individuals with Scleroderma and/or Raynaud’s. If you're interested in entering, or know someone in sixth form who might be, read on to find out more!
Wednesday 28th February 2024
SRUK says Energy companies must step up support for people with Raynaud's.
As high bills continue to threaten the health of those living with the debilitating condition; SRUK is appealing to energy companies to provide financial assistance to them.
Tuesday 19th December 2023
The Mouth in Scleroderma - Tools to Help Dentists Better Understand Your Condition
In 2021 SRUK funded a research project led by Professor Liz Walker, based at the University of Hull, entitled 'Scleroderma in the Mouth: Improving Pathways to Care'. The project focusses on improving oral and dental care in Scleroderma to help improve quality of life. The team have recently produced some useful materials to foster greater awareness of the oral manifestations of Scleroderma amongst dentists. Read on to access a video and information card which you can show to your dentist to help them learn more about your condition and how it affects your oral health.