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Mindfulness and Chronic Illness

Mindfulness and Chronic Illness

Below are excerpts from an article written by Dr. Lesley Saketkoo, MD, MPH called “Mind and Body Strength” Gentle Listening to the Softening Breath.” On December 8th, 2016, FSR cohosted a webinar with Inspire and the Scleroderma Foundation, hosted by...
Environmental Triggers: An Odyssey of Exposures

Environmental Triggers: An Odyssey of Exposures

It was 1976 and Theresa Michelle— a newlywed working at the Department of Justice in Washington D.C.—was having trouble holding on to heavy pots and pans. She was soon diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, but couldn’t have imagined the two decades of health troubles...
Hospitals start comparing health outcomes internationally

Hospitals start comparing health outcomes internationally

A new collaboration between six hospitals around the world is allowing doctors to exchange data and compare case outcomes, in order to establish best practices when it comes to treating sarcoidosis. The press release announcement is below: Nieuwegein / Utrecht, 13...
Environmental Triggers: Growing Up in Rubbertown

Environmental Triggers: Growing Up in Rubbertown

FSR recently reached out to members of our online community to ask if they felt that poor air quality, industrial pollution, or any other environmental triggers have caused a flare up or even the development of their sarcoidosis. The post generated an overwhelming...
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