Did you know that Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or #ALS affects nerve cells in the brain & spinal cord, leading to muscle weaknesses and paralysis? May is ALS Awareness Month. Here are some facts to raise awareness and support those affected.
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FANTASTIC NEWS—A potential vaccine for multiple sclerosis is now within sight on the horizon! And it’s an mRNA vaccine by BioNTech, maker of the Pfizer #COVID19 vaccine. Study in mice shows great promise for improving symptoms & stopping MS progression! science.sciencemag.org/content/371/65…
Systemic sclerosis and ILD
-Dr Susanna Proudman
*scl-70 / anti-topoisomerase worse ILD than others (Centromere/RNApol)
* early onset of disease and diffuse associated higher risk
* high CRP considered more at risk of significant ILD
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