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June is National Scleroderma Awareness Month “Hard Word, Harder Disease”

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For the past 15 years, during the month of June, the National Scleroderma Foundation has sponsored the awareness campaign, National Scleroderma Awareness Month, to educate the public about this devastating autoimmune disease for which there is no known cure. According to the Scleroderma Foundation, “Scleroderma, or systemic sclerosis, is a chronic connective tissue disease generally …

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June is National Safety Month Take the Pledge to Stay Safe at Work

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The National Safety Council (NSC), leads the annual campaign, National Safety Month, during the month of June to focus on “reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road and in our homes and communities.” Throughout the month, various safety topics will be focused on, as the public is encouraged to become …

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Congenital Cytomegalovirus is a Common and Serious Herpes Infection That Can Cause Birth Defects, but Is Preventable

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According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Cytomegalovirus (CMV) “is a common virus for people of all ages; however, a healthy person’s immune system usually keeps the virus from causing illness.” The Mayo Clinic shares that once infected, the body retains the infection for life. However, most people do not …

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Aphasia Affects 34% of Stroke Survivors. Yet it is Often Misunderstood What You Should Know About Aphasia

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The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association is spearheading the National Aphasia Awareness Month campaign during the month of June to “recognize the numerous people who are living with or caring for people with aphasia.” The National Aphasia Association (NAA), defines aphasia as an “acquired communication disorder that impairs a person’s ability to process language, but …

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What is Myasthenia Gravis?

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“Myasthenia gravis (MG), is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles, which are responsible for breathing and moving parts of the body, including the arms and legs.” This is the definition according to the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. The name Myasthenia gravis …

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