Ventilator out, better mental clarity--What a relief! Looks like you have some good info from Eve, and here's another link for the UCLA scleroderma center, where Dr. Furst works: www.scleroderma.org/medical/centers_ca.shtm. It lists eight open trials going on right now, with two more opening soon. In addition to Daniel Furst, it is also run by MDs Philip Clements and Dinesh Khanna (dkhanna@mednet.UCLA.edu). Didn't see anyone named George. Phone number for UCLA's Scleroderma Center is 310-825-8414, and 310-825-4744. I'm so happy Bill's feeling better!   --Janet