Scleroderma Society of Ontario (@scleroderma_sso) 's Twitter Profile
Scleroderma Society of Ontario

@scleroderma_sso

We are committed to promoting increased public awareness, advancing patient wellness and supporting research in scleroderma.

#scleroderma #autoimmunedisease

ID: 180680140

linkhttps://linktr.ee/sclerodermaON calendar_today20-08-2010 05:59:39

5,5K Tweet

1,1K Followers

2,2K Following

Scleroderma Society of Ontario (@scleroderma_sso) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Localized vs. systemic scleroderma: What’s the difference? Early recognition can improve patient care. Learn more: scleroderma.ca/about-sclerode… #MedTwitter

Scleroderma Society of Ontario (@scleroderma_sso) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Every dollar brings us closer to new treatments. Support scleroderma research by donating today: canadahelps.org/en/dn/12411 #SclerodermaResearch

Scleroderma Society of Ontario (@scleroderma_sso) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did you know 9/10 Canadians with scleroderma experience extreme sensitivity to cold, which causes the blood vessels in fingers and toes to constrict, which leads to reversible digital discolouration. scleroderma.ca/diagnosis #hardword

Scleroderma Society of Ontario (@scleroderma_sso) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did you know? 8/10 Canadians with scleroderma experience fibrosis and scarring in the lungs and weakened respiratory muscles, which leads to shortness of breath and persistent coughing. scleroderma.ca/diagnosis

Scleroderma Society of Ontario (@scleroderma_sso) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Article Highlight: The findings suggest that specific autoantibodies may serve as early markers for cancer in SSc patients, offering opportunities for earlier detection and targeted care. Full article: academic.oup.com/rheumatology/a…

Scleroderma Society of Ontario (@scleroderma_sso) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Check out this article that explores how immunosuppressive drugs (ISs) impact damage accrual in early systemic sclerosis (SSc).: acrjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ac…

Scleroderma Society of Ontario (@scleroderma_sso) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The pain experienced in scleroderma is most frequently caused by joint stiffness, arthritis, joint contractures, tendon rub and nerve pain including carpal tunnel syndrome (numbness and tingling in the hands) and trigeminal neuralgia (pain in the face:scleroderma.ca/diagnosis

Scleroderma Society of Ontario (@scleroderma_sso) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What is scleroderma? Scleroderma (sklair-oh-DUR-muh) Also known as, systemic sclerosis, is a group of rare diseases that involve the hardening and tightening of the skin. Scleroderma also may cause problems in the blood vessels, internal organs and digestive tract.

Scleroderma Society of Ontario (@scleroderma_sso) 's Twitter Profile Photo

That's a wrap on Ciao Bella! Thank you to all who joined, supported, and donated to the Scleroderma Fellowship Program. Your impact will be felt by patients across Ontario. Scleroderma Canada

That's a wrap on Ciao Bella! Thank you to all who joined, supported, and donated to the Scleroderma Fellowship Program. Your impact will be felt by patients across Ontario. <a href="/SclerodermaCAN/">Scleroderma Canada</a>