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It’s event day! 🎉
We’re live in San Diego for Building Bridges of Support & Understanding — bringing together ISM patients, caregivers & experts.
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We’re just one day away from an inspiring day of learning and connection for those impacted by #ISM.
Join in person or virtually to hear from world-class experts and advocates.
Nov 1 | Sheraton San Diego Mission Valley
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We’re getting ready to welcome patients, caregivers, and experts from across the country to Building Bridges of Support and Understanding for Patients and Caregivers this Saturday in San Diego.
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“Raising awareness is the first step toward better care.”
Join us for a day dedicated to understanding indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM) — from diagnosis to daily management.
Nov 1 | Sheraton San Diego Mission Valley
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For those living with #ISM, every shared story helps build understanding. Join experts, caregivers, and advocates to connect and learn together.
📅 Nov 1 | San Diego
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From bedside to boardroom, Jacqueline Giannelli RN, MSN, FNP-BC, MSCP and Laura Demuth, MSN, NP-BC, EMBA are changing the game in women's health and leadership. Hear how they pivoted from traditional roles to executive positions and what they learned along the way.
Coming soon!
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At Building Bridges of Support and Understanding, world-renowned #ISM specialists will share the latest on diagnosis, management, and advocacy.
Be part of the conversation on Nov 1 in San Diego.
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Living with indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM) comes with challenges — but knowledge and community make a difference. Join experts and advocates in San Diego on Nov 1 to learn, share, and connect.
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Just announced! Join us Nov 1 in San Diego for Building Bridges of Support & Understanding — a live/hybrid #ISM seminar for patients & caregivers.
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We’re live!
The ISM patient & caregiver seminar is happening now in Scottsdale + online.
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#ISM #MastCellAwareness
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Tomorrow’s the day!
Join us Oct 4 for the ISM educational seminar. In person or virtual—your choice.
📅 Oct 4 | 10:15 AM MT
📍 Scottsdale + Online
Last chance to register: ms.spr.ly/63322sv6ar
Supplements
Herb and supplement use is rising among pediatric patients, making it vital for providers to ask about usage and discuss safety with families, experts told the American Academy of Pediatrics meeting. ms.spr.ly/63327sabAR
Knee Pain
A six-session single course of low-dose radiation therapy reduced pain and improved physical function in adults with mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis, according to a randomized controlled trial. ms.spr.ly/63329saZnT
Glucose Check
A selected panel of cardiometabolic biomarkers measured in plasma samples collected at 10-14 weeks’ gestation predicted the risk for gestational diabetes with promising accuracy in a US study of pregnant women. ms.spr.ly/63327saZOX
Clinic
Many long COVID clinics are closing due to funding cutbacks, leaving patients without specialized care and support. Clinicians and health systems now must explore new care models, telehealth strategies, and integration with primary care to fill the gap. ms.spr.ly/63320saZEQ
Vaccine
If your patient is pregnant or over 60, now’s the time for an RSV shot. A major review shows strong protection: in older adults, illness dropped 77% and severe cases 67%; in infants, the maternal vaccine cut illness 54%, severe illness 74%, and hospitalizations 54%. ms.spr.ly/63323sakLx
UPF
Ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) may worsen multiple sclerosis (MS), providing compelling evidence for diet’s role in inflammatory disease exacerbation, new research suggested. ms.spr.ly/63321svvmd
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Building bridges for indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM).
On Oct 4, join experts, advocates & caregivers for a half-day event designed to inform & inspire.
Register now: ms.spr.ly/63328sv6oo
#Mastocytosis #ISM
Blood Samples
Immune aging features, such as reduced naive T cells and elevated inflammatory markers, are present in the early stages of rheumatoid arthritis and may contribute to disease development. ms.spr.ly/63327svveV
Exhausted
Nonrestorative sleep is linked to increased risk for major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events, especially in adults younger than 60 years, a new study shows. ms.spr.ly/63321svtwh
Low Back Pain
A cannabis extract has been linked to reduced pain and improved sleep and physical function in adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP) without serious side effects or addiction, new phase 3 data suggested. ms.spr.ly/63325svtyU
Chest Pain
Accurately identifying the subtype of myocardial infarction is crucial because type 1 usually requires revascularization, while type 2 calls for managing the underlying cause. ms.spr.ly/63327svshU
Soda Cans
Soft drink consumption is linked to a higher risk for major depressive disorder (MDD) and more severe symptoms in women, potentially due to alterations in the gut microbiome, new research showed. ms.spr.ly/63321svStL
AI
More research shows declining cognitive skills in humans using AI — including physicians. Some say this isn’t a problem but an opportunity. Should you believe them? ms.spr.ly/63326sv6Cy
Keto Diet
A small pilot study suggests that adding a ketogenic diet to standard care reduced major depression symptoms by nearly 70% in college students, while also improving memory, processing speed, and executive function. ms.spr.ly/63326svEP8
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Living with indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM) can be overwhelming—no one should face it alone.
On Oct 4, patients, caregivers & experts come together to share knowledge, support & community.
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COPD
Biological therapy was associated with significant changes in lung structure and, by extension, improved lung function in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and T2 inflammation, according to new data. ms.spr.ly/63329svBHD
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Nearly 8 in 10 US physicians report feeling happy and fulfilled, regardless of age or gender, yet only 30% say their quality of life is better than that of family or friends, a Medscape survey found. ms.spr.ly/63322sQAVr
Apps
As depression apps proliferate, physicians face important questions. What should they know, and do these tools have a role in clinical practice? ms.spr.ly/63324sQ76a
Gavel
A federal court upheld a California law barring nurses with doctorates from calling themselves “doctors” in healthcare settings, ruling the term is inherently misleading and not protected by the First Amendment. ms.spr.ly/63328sQAou