Spondycast

Spondycast

por The Spondylitis Association of America (SAA)
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Family Planning with Spondyloarthritis: What Partners and Fathers Need to Know
Alfred N. Romeo, BA, BSN, RN, MS, PhD, a MotherToBaby expert, joins Spondycast to discuss family planning when spondyloarthritis is part of the picture.
The Truth About Drug Prices: Who Really Determines the Cost of Your Medications?
Chuck Melendi, founder of Disruptive Dialogue, joins Spondycast to unpack the complex system behind prescription drug pricing and explain why medications can be so expensive for patients.
Redefining Self-Care: How Personal Wellness Influences Family Dynamics
Adrine Avetyan, MA, LMFT, and founder of Scalp Sanctuary, a wellness space designed to promote relaxation and restoration, joins us to explore what self-care really means.
Living Well with SpA: Adapting Daily Activities Without Giving Them Up
Janet Poole, PhD, OTR/L, an occupational therapist, shares practical strategies to help people with SpA adapt how they approach everyday tasks at home, work, and in leisure activities to reduce pain, stiffness, and fatigue while maintaining independence and quality of life.
Late-Onset AS: Insights from the PSOAS Study
Dr. Mark Hwang, MD joins us to discuss findings from his recent study on late-onset radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (AS), and how late-onset AS differs from early-onset disease in its presentation, radiographic findings, genetic markers, and treatment considerations.
Understanding Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy: A Clinical and Ethical Perspective
Jana Bolduan Lomax, PsyD discusses psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy examined through a clinical and ethical lens.
Energy Conservation Isn’t Giving Up: Managing Fatigue in Spondyloarthritis
Janet Poole, PhD, OTR/L, shares an occupational therapy perspective on fatigue and reframes energy conservation as a practical, empowering skill.
Pregnancy and Family Planning in Spondyloarthritis: What Patients Need to Know
Dr. Dharini Mahendira, MD, FRCPC, MScCH, discusses what patients need to know when planning a family while managing SpA. From pre-conception planning and disease control to medication considerations and coordinated care during pregnancy, this conversation provides evidence-based guidance and reassurance to help patients feel informed, prepared, and supported in making decisions alongside their healthcare team.
Inside the Immune System: Uncovering the Triggers Behind Spondyloarthritis
Kristen Mengwasser, MD, PhD, physician-scientist and Assistant Adjunct Professor of Rheumatology at UCSF — and SAA’s 2025 Early Career Investigator Award winner — joins us to discuss her research on how the immune system triggers axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).
RENEW Your Energy: Inside a New Research Study on Fatigue and Resilience in Spondyloarthritis
Susan Murphy, ScD, OTR, introduces the SAA-funded RENEW Study, a new University of Michigan research initiative focused on fatigue, energy management, and resilience in people living with spondyloarthritis.
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