Posts by: Alice Melao

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The Phase 3 STAR trial investigating the safety and effectiveness of a cell therapy based on adipose-derived regenerative cells (ADRCs) for the treatment of hand dysfunction due to scleroderma has ... Read more

January 4, 2017January 4, 2017

Clinical Trial Finds No Evidence that Acupressure is Effective for Treating Raynaud’s

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A randomized, controlled clinical trial was performed to evaluate the effects of acupressure on Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP), however, no significant impact on RP symptoms was observed. The results of ... Read more

October 24, 2016October 24, 2016

Raynaud’s Syndrome Treated with Botox in Lung Cancer Patient, According to Case Report

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In a case report recently published, researchers from China showed that Botox (botulinum toxin type A) can be used in a safe and effective manner to treat Raynaud’s phenomenon ... Read more

October 17, 2016October 17, 2016

Study of Raynaud’s Disease in Fibromyalgia May Offer Better Therapy Management

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Patients with fibromyalgia frequently present symptoms of Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP). The underlying cause of Raynaud’s symptoms in fibromyalgia patients and those of primary RP (Raynaud’s that’s not associated with a ... Read more

October 10, 2016October 10, 2016

Raynaud’s, Other Severe Side Effects from Interferon Therapy Reported in Hepatitis B, D Patient

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A case report from Pakistan reported for the first time severe musculoskeletal side effects and Raynaud’s phenomenon on a patient with chronic hepatitis B and D who was treated with ... Read more