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Esclerodermia: Esenciales: hojas informativas de fácil lectura
Last printed 08/2010
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Esta hoja informativa es para personas con esclerodermia, para los familiares y amigos de estas personas y para aquellos que desean saber más acerca de esta enfermedad. Describe las diferentes formas de esclerodermia y provee información sobre los síntomas, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento, que incluye lo que los pacientes pueden hacer para ayudar a manejar la enfermedad y los problemas asociados con ésta. También resalta los esfuerzos de investigación que se están llevando a cabo para entender y tratar la esclerodermia, muchos de los cuales son patrocinados por el Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Musculoesqueléticas y de la Piel (NIAMS) de los Institutos Nacionales de la Salud y otros componentes del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos. Si al terminar de leer esta hoja informativa le quedan inquietudes, puede consultarlas con el médico.
This fact sheet is for people who have scleroderma, as well as for their family members, friends, and others who want to find out more about the disease. This fact sheet describes the different forms of scleroderma and provides information on their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, including what patients can do to help manage their disease and the problems associated with it. This fact sheet also highlights current research efforts into the understanding and treatment of scleroderma, many of which are supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) and other components of the Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health (NIH). If you have further questions after reading this fact sheet, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor.
Length: 6 pp.
Intended Audience:
- General public
- For medical & health professionals to share with patients
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This publication is in the public domain. It can be reproduced.
Size: 8 1/2 x 11
Language:
Spanish
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