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University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Heidi Jacobe is a Dermatologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Jacobe is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Localized Scleroderma, Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroma.
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Jack O'brien is a Dermatologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. O'brien is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. His top areas of expertise are Localized Scleroderma, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Scleroderma.
UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Rheumatology
Kathryn Torok, MD, is a board-certified pediatric rheumatologist and director of the Pediatric Scleroderma Clinic at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Torok earned her medical degree from the Penn State College of Medicine. She began her career in pediatric rheumatology as a fellow at UPMC Children’s Hospital in 2006. Upon completion of her fellowship, she started as an instructor in the Division of Rheumatology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in July 2009 and was promoted to assistant professor in July 2010. Dr. Torok is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Localized Scleroderma. Her top areas of expertise are Localized Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Pulmonary Hypertension, and Hypertension.
Summary: Eosinophilic fasciitis is a connective tissue disorder characterized by inflammation of the muscle fasciae, which is very rare in children. In juvenile-onset eosinophilic fasciitis (JEF), there may be severe joint involvement and skin manifestations may be less prevalent than in adults. It represents an important differential diagnosis of both juvenile-onset systemic sclerosis and localized sclero...
Summary: This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of BETY, an exercise approach based on the biopsychosocial model, in children and adults diagnosed with scleroderma.
Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center