Navigation Links
5th Annual World Lupus Day Philadelphians Take Part In a Global Rally of Support
Date:5/8/2008


PHILADELPHIA, May 8 /PRNewswire/ --

WHO & Thousands of Philadelphians are expected to join the Lupus

WHAT: Foundation of America for an afternoon filled with live

entertainment, information and refreshments to support the need

to raise awareness about lupus. Live music, giveaways, snacks

and information about signs and symptoms, diagnosis and tips to

live better with lupus will be available at no charge to

everyone.

WHY: Although first recognized by medical science in the late 1800s,

public understanding of lupus continues to be below that of other

life-threatening conditions. Lupus is under-recognized as a

global health problem by the public, health professionals and

governments, driving the need for greater awareness. Early

detection, diagnosis and treatment of lupus can help to slow the

debilitating effects of the disease. Improving awareness of

lupus symptoms will save lives.

WHERE: Philadelphia's LOVE Park 15th and JFK Boulevard

WHEN: THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2008 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

11:00 AM Comedian, Vinnie Brand, emcee

11:15 AM City of Philadelphia Proclamation

11:30 AM -12:30PM Music by Nasty Habits

11:30 AM-1:30PM Entertainment by J-Hoops, Hula Hoop

expert

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Special Appearance by Sheldon Brown, #24

of the Birds

12: 30 - 1:30 PM Music by Sandy Zio

(Giveaways throughout the day)

MORE: Approximately 20,000 people in southeastern Pennsylvania alone are

INFO: affected by lupus; mostly women, face an unpredictable future as

they struggle daily with the often debilitating health co
'/>"/>

SOURCE Lupus Foundation of America
Copyright©2008 PR Newswire.
All rights reserved

0

GOOD

Page: 1 2

Related medicine news :

1. Genomic Health to Present at Bank of America 2008 Healthcare Conference and 7th Annual JMP Securities Research Conference
2. DeepFX(TM) and ActiveFX(TM) Fractional Resurfacing Featured at Annual Meeting of The American Society Of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
3. Seven Clinical Presentations on Tapentadol Immediate Release for Acute Pain to Be Featured at 2008 American Pain Society Annual Meeting
4. Annual NPSF Patient Safety Congress
5. Webcast Advisory - The Westaim Corporation Webcast of Annual Meeting of Shareholders
6. Lance Armstrong Marks 5th Annual LIVESTRONG(TM) Day with Nationwide Fly-Around
7. ABQAURP Hosts Third Annual Medical Management Conference in Orlando
8. XM Launches Second Annual XMKiDS Traveling Roadshow National Initiative Benefiting Childrens Miracle Network
9. CNS Response, Inc.: Poster Session on Referenced-EEG Guided Medication to Be Presented at the American Psychiatric Association 161st Annual Meeting
10. Phase 3 data Re: Anti-RSV antibody to be presented at Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting
11. Authentidate Holding Corp. Announces Results From Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Post Your Comments:
*Name:
*Comment:
*Email:
(Date:5/24/2013)... 24, 2013 http://www.resource4thepeople.com/defectivedrugs/Zithromax-lawsuits.html ... latest update involving allegations that the use of ... can allegedly cause potentially fatal irregular heart ... May 17, 2013* that Health Canada has joined ... that Zithromax can cause abnormal changes in the ...
(Date:5/24/2013)... (PRWEB) May 24, 2013 The leading retail ... discount offer on short prom dresses . Now that ... that is standard with the brand name since its origin. ... in prom dresses. And now this huge discount offer will ... “I feel highly privileged to announce that Short ...
(Date:5/23/2013)... Maui, HI (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 Magic ... comic book describing the exploits of precocious twin five-year olds, ... Maui , is just such a case in point. May ... Maui” and is timed to coincide with the start ... travel experience combining family adventures, tons of amenities and, most ...
(Date:5/23/2013)... 2013 In his pulse-quickening novel, “The AIDS ... “Do you trust your government?” , In the “The AIDS ... route to London ’s Heathrow Airport. His American colleague, ... waiting for him to arrive at his Sierra Nevada ... Alan has doubts about the government’s report. When Alan learns ...
(Date:5/23/2013)... 23, 2013 Dr. Damon Huffman of Huffman ... from gum disease a revolutionary new treatment method with the ... of Americans who suffer from periodontal disease, and many of ... Dr. Huffman is hoping that LANAP will encourage many ... , Periodontal disease can cause gums to ...
Breaking Medicine News(10 mins):Health News:2013 Alleged Zithromax Arrhythmia and Sudden Death Cases Update: Canadian Health Officials Issue Warning 2Health News:2013 Alleged Zithromax Arrhythmia and Sudden Death Cases Update: Canadian Health Officials Issue Warning 3Health News:2013 Alleged Zithromax Arrhythmia and Sudden Death Cases Update: Canadian Health Officials Issue Warning 4Health News:short prom dresses Offers Abnormally Low Discount on Its New Collections 2Health News:New Children's Comic Book, "Howie Goes to Maui," Launches May 23, 2013 On Four Seasons Resort Maui's Web Site 2Health News:New Children's Comic Book, "Howie Goes to Maui," Launches May 23, 2013 On Four Seasons Resort Maui's Web Site 3Health News:New Book “The AIDS Covenant” by Roy Harris Delivers Intriguing, Captivating Story 2Health News:Humble, TX Dentist, Dr. Damon Huffman Now Offers Laser Periodontal Disease Treatment to Gum Disease Patients 2
... SCHAUMBURG, Ill. , Jan. 20 The American ... joined a coalition of other animal health and welfare groups to ... following the January 12 earthquake that devastated the country. ... was developed by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and ...
... found that acyclovir, a drug widely used as a safe ... virus-2 (HSV-2), which is the most common cause of genital ... taken by people infected with both HIV and HSV-2. ... New England Journal of Medicine online today, and will ...
... NJ A new brain-based computational model is ... medicationsused to treat motor symptoms caused by the ... reported in a forthcoming article in the ... a new computational model, developed by Drs. Ahmed ...
... injections could boost treatment, experts say, but safety concerns ... new drugs -- both oral, rather than injected -- may ... all being published early online Jan. 20 in the ... drugs -- fingolimod and cladribine -- reduce relapse rates in ...
... , Jan. 20 Family Research Council ( ... the following statement regarding the Massachusetts Senate election results: ... to be in the left-hand column into eternity, the results of ... visit to the Bay State made it clear that ...
... recent years, there has been a large increase in the ... approximately 51% of non-pregnant women ages 20 to 39 being ... in the journal Nursing for Women,s Health finds ... birth defects, as well as a greater risk of childhood ...
Cached Medicine News:Health News:U.S. Veterinarians Join Coalition to Help Haiti 2Health News:U.S. Veterinarians Join Coalition to Help Haiti 3Health News:Herpes medication does not reduce risk of HIV transmission, UW-led international study finds 2Health News:Herpes medication does not reduce risk of HIV transmission, UW-led international study finds 3Health News:Herpes medication does not reduce risk of HIV transmission, UW-led international study finds 4Health News:A novel computational model -- how Parkinson's medications affect learning and attention 2Health News:First Oral Medications For MS Show Promise 2Health News:First Oral Medications For MS Show Promise 3Health News:FRC: Mass Election Results a Near Revolutionary Rejection of President Obama's Leftist Agenda 2Health News:Pregnant women who are overweight put their infants at risk 2
(Date:5/23/2013)... , May 23, 2013 Hearing health affects a ... younger, and remain socially and professionally engaged, he should address ... overriding message that the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) ... National Men,s Health Week , which leads up to ... runs from June 10 through June 16. ...
(Date:5/23/2013)... , May 23, 2013  A recently published ... Houston, Texas , demonstrates that 3D ... increasing cancer detection. The study, "Implementation ... Observational Study," was led by Stephen L. ... issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology ...
(Date:5/23/2013)... May 23, 2013  Hadasit Bio-Holdings Ltd. (TASE: HDST, ... companies, based on intellectual property developed and owned ... ,s foremost medical research center, today announced that ... significant funding from the Israeli Ministry of Industry ... to support product development and advance clinical trials. ...
Breaking Medicine Technology:Men Who Want to Stay Active, Feel Younger, and Remain Socially and Professionally Engaged Should Address Hearing Loss, BHI Advises 2Men Who Want to Stay Active, Feel Younger, and Remain Socially and Professionally Engaged Should Address Hearing Loss, BHI Advises 3Men Who Want to Stay Active, Feel Younger, and Remain Socially and Professionally Engaged Should Address Hearing Loss, BHI Advises 4First Large-Scale U.S. Study Validates the Benefits of 3D Mammography (Breast Tomosynthesis) Exams 2First Large-Scale U.S. Study Validates the Benefits of 3D Mammography (Breast Tomosynthesis) Exams 3Hadasit Bio-Holdings Ltd. Portfolio Company - Cell Cure Neurosciences Ltd. Received Additional Government Support 2
... , CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 19 Ligon Discovery, ... find drugs against high-value targets, today announced that it ... Ventures. The company will use the capital to complete ... high-value disease protein targets. With this investment, incTANK Ventures ...
... , Part of ... Md., Nov. 19 The U.S. Food and Drug ... the International Internet Week of Action (IIWA), intended to ... http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090824/FDALOGO ) , During the effort, the FDA,s Office ...
Cached Medicine Technology:Cambridge-based Ligon Discovery Raises $1M in Seed Funding 2Cambridge-based Ligon Discovery Raises $1M in Seed Funding 3UPDATE: FDA Issues 22 Warning Letters to Web site Operators 2
Arthroscopic instrument system for instability and SLAP fixation....
The Charlotte Shoulder™ System address arthroscopic, mini-open and open procedures with time saving instrumentation....
Arthroscopic instrument system for instability and SLAP fixation....
Suture Cutter, straight...
Medicine Products: