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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of authoritative documents on the subject of scleroderma. Scleroderma means hard skin. It is a group of diseases that causes abnormal growth of connective tissue, the proteins that support your skin and organs. There are two main types. Localized scleroderma affects only your skin. Systemic scleroderma affects your blood vessels and internal organs, as well as your skin.For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the relevant institute for this disease, and others.In addition to the comprehensive disease-specific coverage, this disc set also includes our Medical Encyclopedia, a $19.95 value! The Encyclopedia presents a collection of official documents about a wide range of medical topics, diseases, illnesses, health and wellness. There is vital information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Cancer Institute, and more. Topics covered include: major diseases, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, blood diseases and disorders, lung diseases, and neurological disorders such as dementia and epilepsy * CDC Health Topics A to Z, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants and Children, Injuries, Occupational Health, Older Adults, Women * CDC Travelers' Health - Destinations, Vaccinations, Diseases, Mosquito, Tick, Food, Water, Clinics, Yellow Book, Children, Airplanes, Cruise Ships, Special Needs, Relief Workers * Dietary Guidelines * NIH A to Z from abnormalities to X-rays.Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by International Medical News Group on September 1, 2002. The length of the article is 816 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: New dermopathy seen in kidney disease patients: 'For all the world, it looked like scleroderma,' said one dermatologist. (Officials Seeking Case Reports).
Author: Betsy Bates
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2002
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 33Issue: 9Page: 1(2)

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This digital document is an article from Pamphlet by: Arthritis Foundation, published by Arthritis Foundation, Inc. on November 1, 1998. The length of the article is 1897 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Scleroderma.(Pamphlet)
Publication: Pamphlet by: Arthritis Foundation (Pamphlet)
Date: November 1, 1998
Publisher: Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Page: 0COV

Article Type: Pamphlet, Topic Overview

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consultthe second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depthmedical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics inlanguage accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a singlealphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or twoparagraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics.Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description;causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more.Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes;precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and muchmore. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, anda comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical andhistorical sidebars throughout the text.

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Published/Released: December 2001

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by International Medical News Group on April 1, 2004. The length of the article is 712 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Bosentan healed digital ulcers in scleroderma: endotheline receptor blockade.(Dermatologic Therapy)
Author: Nancy Walsh
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 4Page: 51(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on April 1, 2005. The length of the article is 908 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: From Raynaud's to scleroderma? Check nail fold.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Kate Johnson
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2005
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 7Page: 68(1)

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This digital document is an article from Dermatology Nursing, published by Jannetti Publications, Inc. on April 1, 1998. The length of the article is 7178 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: The cutaneous manifestations of rheumatic diseases are extremely numerous and varied. A discussion is presented concerning the recognition and management of the most common cutaneous changes seen in the three major rheumatic diseases of interest to dermatology nurses -- lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis/polymyositis, and scleroderma/systemic sclerosis.

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Title: Cutaneous manifestations of rheumatic diseases: lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma. (continuing education series with quiz)
Author: Richard D. Sontheimer
Publication: Dermatology Nursing (Refereed)
Date: April 1, 1998
Publisher: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Volume: v10Issue: n2Page: p81(17)

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Title: Capillaroscopy refines scleroderma diagnosis.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Melinda Tanzola
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 37Issue: 8Page: 23(1)

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Title: Congenital scleroderma is often missed in children.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Patrice Wendling
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 38Issue: 6Page: 54(1)

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This digital document is an article from NWHRC Health Center - Scleroderma, published by Thomson Gale on March 16, 2005. The length of the article is 784 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Scleroderma; Diagnosis.
Publication: NWHRC Health Center - Scleroderma (Pamphlet)
Date: March 16, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Page: NA

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Title: Scleroderma; Treatment.
Publication: NWHRC Health Center - Scleroderma (Pamphlet)
Date: June 9, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Page: NA

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Title: Rich pipeline seen for scleroderma. (Trial Results Eagerly Awaited).
Author: Bruce Jancin
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2002
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 33Issue: 3Page: 1(2)

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Title: NIH establishes National Family Registry for scleroderma. (Scleroderma News).(National Institutes of Health)
Author: Rachel Franz
Publication: Dermatology Nursing (Refereed)
Date: December 1, 2001
Publisher: Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Volume: 13Issue: 6Page: 446(1)

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Title: Hand reconstruction scores success in scleroderma.(Dermatologic Surgery)
Author: Betsy Bates
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 6Page: 68(1)

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Title: Endothelin receptor blockade: bosentan heals digital ulcers associated with scleroderma.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Nancy Walsh
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 15, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 37Issue: 8Page: 26(1)

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Title: Delay pregnancy in diffuse scleroderma patients. (Stabilize Disease Before Pregnancy).
Author: Jeff Evans
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 34Issue: 2Page: 50(2)

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Title: Assessing scleroderma risk in Raynaud's patients.(News)
Author: Kate Johnson
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2005
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 36Issue: 4Page: 6(2)

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Title: No infections occurred: hand surgery restores function in scleroderma.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Betsy Bates
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 15, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 37Issue: 8Page: 26(1)

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