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Issue 54 - Fall 2008
 This issue of the Quarterly focuses on misdiagnosis and advocacy. Our cover story talks about the importance of early and accurate diagnosis for pemphigus and pemphigoid patients and how the IPPF is working to improve patient's quality of life.
Dr. Ed Tenner discusses some interesting points he found in some professional journals and Dr. Terry McDonald helps patients see that it is what it is...except when it isn't. Read more on IVIg and Cyclophosphomide, the Community website, a letter from the Community, and how you can help our cause. 
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| FROM THE TOP | Autumn Wishes
It's the dog days of summer here in Sacramento, the two weeks in August where our temperatures rise above 100 day after day and the tomatoes drown the garden. By the time you get this we will have a break in the weather; then the long low lines of sunshine signaling Fall, will touch us all.
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| THE VIEW FROM HERE | Your Vote Counts
This is the last issue of the IPPF Newsletter before the November election. Please register to vote. I know I talk about this often, but I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to vote and hold our elected officials and ourselves accountable. This election will decide the turn which the countr ...
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| From the Community... |
Speaking Out for Change
Editors Note: This is an excerpt from a letter we received from the daughter of a patient expressing her gratitiude for the Foundation and its efforts ...
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| Explore the Website... |
Have YOU Been Online Lately?
The IPPF website redesign continues to bring in compliments and comments from around the world. The IPPF Community site is where people interact with ...
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| Things YOU Can Do... |
Let's Raise Awareness
There have been two key challenges to raising awareness and funds about the devastating effects of pemphigus/pemphigoid -- to front-line medical profe...
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