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Spondycast

di The Spondylitis Association of America (SAA)

Miglioramento personale Salute & Benessere

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Advocacy in Action: One Patient's Experience Advocating on Capitol Hill

Heidi Waltz, SAA support group leader and patient advocate, shares her firsthand experience attending the American College of Rheumatology's Rheum Advocacy Conference, offering practical insights and inspiration for anyone interested in using their voice to advance policies that improve the lives of people living with spondyloarthritis.

Psoriatic Arthritis Explained: How PsA Really Impacts Daily Life

In this episode of Spondycast's Psoriatic Arthritis Series, Alexis Ogdie, MD helps listeners understand patient-reported outcome tools such as PsAQoL and HAQ while exploring how fatigue, pain, physical function, emotional well-being, and quality of life influence care decisions.

Your Stories: A Conversation with Advocate and Support Group Leader James Roberson

James Roberson shares his experience of living with ankylosing spondylitis and his journey to becoming the leader of SAA’s Washington, D.C. Support Group.

Psoriatic Arthritis Explained: Understanding Conditions Linked to PsA

In this episode of Spondycast's Psoriatic Arthritis Explained Series, Alexis Ogdie, MD, discusses the broader health impact of PsA, including cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, uveitis, gastrointestinal disease, mental health, fatigue, sleep, and inflammation across body systems.

Living with Ankylosing Spondylitis: Kurt Hower’s Journey from Diagnosis to Hip Replacement

Kurt Hower, co-host of Enable: The Disability Podcast, shares his journey with ankylosing spondylitis—from its impact on his daily life, mobility, work, and relationships to his recent experience with hip replacement surgery.

Psoriatic Arthritis Explained: Understanding Gender Differences in Symptoms, Care, and Outcomes

In this episode of Spondycast's Psoriatic Arthritis Explained Series, Ana-Maria Orbai, MD, MHS explores how sex and gender may influence the experience of living with PsA, including differences in symptoms, diagnosis, pain, treatment response, caregiving responsibilities, reproductive health, and overall quality of life.

Infusion therapy, biologic medications, TNF inhibitors, biosimilars, infusion reaction

Licensed Practical Nurse Kayla Walker discusses how infusion therapy works, when it may be considered for spondyloarthritis, and what patients can expect before, during, and after treatment.

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Psoriatic Arthritis Explained: The Emotional Impact of PsA

In this episode of Spondycast's Psoriatic Arthritis Explained Series, we explore the emotional impact of living with psoriatic arthritis, including anxiety, depression, grief, stress, identity changes, and the challenges of adapting to life with a chronic illness.

The First Rheumatology Visit: What Patients Should Expect and How to Prepare

Rheumatologist Soha Dolatabadi, MD walks listeners through what typically happens during a first rheumatology appointment and how patients can prepare ahead of time.

Psoriatic Arthritis Explained: Exercise and Psoriatic Arthritis

In this episode of Spondycast's Psoriatic Arthritis Explained series, Karen Tsui, MScPT, ACPAC discusses the benefits of movement and exercise for people living with PsA, including strength training, flexibility, pacing, managing flares, and practical strategies for staying active over the long term.

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