PSC Partners Spring newsletter

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Hello Everyone,The PSC Partners newsletter, "The Duct" has just been uploaded to the organization's website. Here is the web address: http://www.pscpartners.org/DuctSpring09.pdfIn this issue we have Ricky Safer's latest news about the forthcoming conference, a story on the origins of the group, Hoops for Healing, and the personal story of a liver recipient who also worked professionally with families who wanted to donate an organ for transplant. In addition, we highlight the Well Spouse Association for caregivers, and a story on a Canadian PSC group that will also support research, as PSC Partners does. On the medical side we cover gastroenterology web sites that offer reliable, basic information as well as a review of what ascites is. In addition we have to 's coverage of a new book on liver disease as well as Th17 cell discoveries for possible therapy. Sandi Pearlman has a wonderful article on looking at life while coping with PSC. We have another Duct quiz, announce the winner of our photo caption contest, and Fact-o-Rama. Finally we cover two clinical trials you may want to explore as well as update you on the organization's fundraising. We also remind you of the Itching for a Cure fundraising challenge.Check it out!Pat BandyEditor, The Duct