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Welcome to the ABDA's on-line community for
Behçet's sufferers, caregivers, and loved-ones.

We are glad you stopped by!

ANNOUNCING THE
2010 NATIONAL MEDICAL CONFERENCE!

  • CME Accredited Conference (1st ever!)
  • Beautiful Orlando Florida Resort at $99 per night!
  • 15 hours of Behcet's Education given by
    internationally known experts in the field
  • Special Members Welcome Party Thursday night!
  • $50 Premier Member Discount off of
    Patient Registration Fee
  • Caregiver Rate for those who can't travel alone
  • $25 Discount when registering before Jan 31, 2010

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
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CLICK HERE TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP TODAY!
NOT A MEMBER? CLICK HERE TO JOIN NOW!


MEDIA ALERT!!
THE BEHÇET'S DISEASE AWARENESS SPOT

For the first time in the United States, a one-minute television spot dedicated to raising awareness about Behçet's Disease will be airing nation-wide.

Our spot aired on National Television via CNBC on January 19, 2010.

Regional airings will air throughout the week starting on Monday, January 25, 2010.  These airings will take place 2X in each of the 200 DMAs for a total of 400 airings on many different networks. (Schedules not available)

And lastly, the seven minute spot about Behçet's Disease (Hosted by Hugh Downs) will be made  available to nearly 200 Public Television stations throughout the United States as of January 25th for their use as interstitial programming for one year.

Remember, you can see the spots at any time on our channel at:
http://www.youtube.com/AmericanBehcets



DON'T MISS THE
WINTER, 2010 NEWSLETTER!

Be sure to renew your Premier Membership
or Join Today to be sure you receive it!

Don't miss articles such as:
  • 2010 National Medical Conference -
    Registration, Schedule & Speaker Bios
  • Empowering Patients with Behçet’s Disease - Naturally
    (a holistic approach)
  • A New Clinical Trial Accepting Behçet’s Patients - Oral Ulcers
  • General Manifestations of Behçet’s Syndrome and the Success of CO2-Laser as Treatment for Oral Lesions: A Review of the Literature and Case Presentation

HURRY! THE NEWSLETTER MAILS IN A FEW WEEKS!


 

Behçet's Disease Explained...
The ABDA has just released an informational video on YouTube to
spread awareness and help others to gain an understanding of
this rare and mysterious disease...

If you can't view this video, click here.  


Sanya Richards, Behcet, Sanya, Behcet's DiseaseSanya Speaks Out About Behçet's!

Click here to see Sanya Richard's truly inspirational television spot about her battle with Behcet's Disease and her determination to continue to be the best that she can be - despite this obstacle.


ABDA LISTSERVE CHANGE

On June 30th the ABDA Listserve
(currently located at
BECHETSDISEASE@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM)
merged with another popular listserve located at YAHOO.

Go to:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Behcet-support
and create your FREE account today!

(Be sure to note that you are an ABDA member in your comment field)


FREE 1-YEAR MEMBERSHIP
to the Vasculitis Foundation!

Through a new partnership with the Vasculitis Foundation, ABDA members no receive a free one year membership.
(Must be a resident of the United States)

Click here to Log-In and Request your FREE VF Membership

NOT A MEMBER OF THE ABDA?  Click here to join today and receive your FREE One-Year VF membershi



News in the
Behçet’s Community

Whole Body Donation - The story of Kelly Fryer and the courageous decision of her loving husband to donate Kelly's body to research. Her last days, his journey and what it took, both physically and mentally, to carry out these wishes.

Sanya Richards, Olympic Gold-Medalist, joins the ABDA Team! We are proud to announce that Reigning Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion (4 x400M) sprinter Sanya Richards, the fastest 400M sprinter in the world, has agreed to join the ABDA team!

The Current State of Behcet's Disease is a PodCast!  Dr. Hasan Yazici gave this talk to ABDA members in November, 2006 at the Behcet's Syndrome Center in NYC - and you can listen to it free! 
Click here to listen to the PodCast.

Behçet’s Featured on Discovery Health Channel!  We If you want to watch the Discovery Health "Mystery Diagnosis" show of Joanne Zeis' search for a Behcet's diagnosis, contact Joanne. It's available online at no charge. (Unfortunately, copies of the show are not available.)

The Behçet’s Syndrome Center in NYC is accepting patients! 
Click here to schedule your appointment to visit the center TODAY!

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