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Scleroderma associated with ANCA-associated vasculitis
by
Jan
Posted
Wed 09 Mar 2011 3:07am
Scleroderma and ANCA-associated vasculitides (AAV), such as microscopic polyangiitis, are distinct disease entities, but are rarely known to coexist with each other. We have..., but eventually they were found to be ANCA-positive with the associated clinical features of vasculitis. Both were treated with high-dose steroids and cyclophosphamide and remitted without
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Beverage Association’s PR spin on bad news for sodas in schools
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Dr. Marion Nestle
Posted
Mon 08 Mar 2010 10:27am
Just in time for the Albany conference on soda taxes (see previous post), the Beverage Association has issued a report on the great progress it is making in reducing calories from sodas sold in schools.
In fact, the Beverage Association is doing a terrific job on reducing soft drink consumption. Sales of sodas are down by impressive
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Sugar is Sugar, says the Corn Refiners Association’s new ad campaign. But is it?
by
Ann C.
Posted
Wed 15 Sep 2010 3:27pm
Refiners Association has decided to rebrand and rename their product. Reflecting on changing consumer sentiment around high fructose corn syrup and declining sales, the Corn Refiners Association has petitioned the FDA for a name change to high fructose corn syrup. They want to call it “corn sugar”.
The ad campaign is brilliant. Worried, they ask
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The National Autism Association’s embarassing spitefullness
by
Kev Leitch

Posted
Sun 13 Sep 2009 10:13pm
right, the National Autism Association launched an attack on Dr. Offit for his appearance on Dateline. They did this through a press release, Offit’s Failure to Disclose Jeopardizes Swine Flu Vaccine Program.
The press release has the header: “Doctor Who Made Millions Off MMR Manufacturer Does Not Tell Public of His Financial Relationship during NBC
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