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Simply put , the Towers Perrin opinion confirms its new MTS plan would be fully funded on both a going concern basis and a solvency basis if the plan were in effect as of September 30 , 1996 . While easily diagnosed , recognizing its cause is far more difficult and treatments are seldom effective . These treatments are being given in order to determine if they will slow down or stop SSc from becoming more severe , and if they can reverse the effects of the disease . I am finding it somewhat frustrating , when I have my hand raised , that I am not recognized by the Chair for specific amendments , and I wish to draw that to the attention of the Chair , and no reflection on the Chair as an individual . Based in the Division of Rheumatology within the Department of Internal Medicine , the U-M Scleroderma Program was organized two years ago as a multi-disciplinary effort to bring together experts from a variety of specialties , such as Pulmonary Medicine , the Pulmonary Hypertension Program , Pediatric Rheumatology , Hand Surgery , Occupational Therapy and the Center for the Advancement of Clinical Research to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to scleroderma research , education , and patient care .