Facts About Scleroderma for Newly Diagnosed Patients

Video Library

 

Scleroderma Overviews, Lab Test, Symptoms and Disease Specific

Understanding Heart Related Symptoms in Scleroderma - What to Look For - Dr. Daniel Furst

 

2022 Virtual Patient Education Day with Cedars Sinai Scleroderma Center of Excellence:

Dr. Francesco Boin and Marianne Bernardo: Introduction to the Cedars-Sinai Clinical and Research Program

Dr. Francesco Boin: Clinical Updates in Scleroderma 

Dr. Nunzio Bottini: Research Updates in Scleroderma

Dr. Ali Rezaie – Understanding Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth in Scleroderma Patients.

Open floor Q&A for all speakers

 

Understanding Raynauds and Digital Ulcers in Scleroderma - Dr. Philip Clements

 

Renal Crisis in Scleroderma - Dr. Philip Clements 

 

Sjogren's Syndrome in Scleroderma - Dr. Philip Clements 

 

(Scleroderma Overview) What Your Rheumatologist Should've Told You At Your 1st And 2nd Visit - Dr. Philip Clements 

 

Overview in Scleroderma - Dr. Brian Pedersen 

 

Gastrointestinal Disease in Scleroderma - Dr. Suzanne Kafaja 

 

Scleroderma and Dentistry (and Dr. Luis personal journey living with scleroderma)  - Dr. Luis Del Castillo 

 

Living With Scleroderma: How you can help your dentist help you - Dr. Dan Sizemore 

 

Pain in Scleroderma: Recognizing Its Causes and What Can be Done About It - Dr. Daniel Furst 

 

Understanding ANA and Antibody Testing for Systemic Sclerosis - A Helpful Guide for Patients

Ed Harris: Scleroderma Education Project 

 

Therapies, Procedures and Treatments in Scleroderma: 

 

The Benefits of Myofascial Release and Pilates Techniques for People Living with Scleroderma

Physical Therapist Sara Jacobs and Dr. Susan Nynazi 

(For this talk, please add link to Sara's written instructions I attached to this email called 'Scleroderma reformer)

Sara also provided written instructions to help you in addition to the video as well as the article she referenced on ‘The effects of the myofascial release in diffuse systemic sclerosis’ Link copied: Effects of the myofascial release in diffuse systemic sclerosis   

National LIbrary of Medicine

 

Nutritional Tips and Strategies to Help Bypass Scleroderma Problems - Dr. Susan Nyanzi 

 

Stem Cell Transplant in Scleroderma - Dr. Suzanne Kafaja 

 

Therapeutic Plasma Exchange for Systemic Sclerosis: A Guide for Clinicians Ed Harris: Scleroderma Education Project

 

Wellness/Emotional Health:

Elaine Furst - Scleroderma: Topic: The Third Wheel In Your Relationship (includes interviews from couples living with scleroderma)

 

Couples Interviews

 

Behind Every Dark Cloud is HOPE! - Andrew Botieri

 

Caregiving During Challenging Times - Ginny Maril Ph.D.

 

Happy in the Now; Living Well in Difficult Times - Dr. Kathy Gruver

 

Navigating the Rough Waters of Today: families can be strong vessels! - Elaine Furst RN

Caregiver Panel - Caring for a Loved One with Scleroderma - ARMC Patient Education Day

Panel: Pat Guerre, Chris Hulstrom and Pat Major

Caregiver Panel - Caring for a Loved One with Scleroderma - UCSD Patient Education Day

Panel: Emmanuel Munda, Martha Soto and Scott Noel

Learn to Laugh at What Scares You - ARMC Patient Education Day - Karen Vazquez

Scleroderma: Keeping a Healthy Mind - ARMC Patient Education Day - Ginny Maril Ph.D.

 

Disability:

Documenting Disability: Navigating the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Claims Process

Speaker: California Licensed Attorney: Megan DiTolla. 

 

Patient Advocacy:

The Challenges Scleroderma Patients Face When Admitted to the Hospital - Dr. Susan Nyanzi

 

The Importance of a Patient Advocate - Sandy Thigpen

 

Patient/Family Assistance:

NeedyMeds: Help with Healthcare Expenses for the Scleroderma Community

Carla Dellaporta, Director of User Engagement, highlights the educational and healthcare savings resources NeedyMeds offers - especially for those living with or caring for someone living with Scleroderma. 

NeedyMeds: Is a National non-profit that connects people to countless healthcare programs, discounts, websites, sliding scales and educational forums they offer for people living with chronic illness and their families, free and anonymously - that will help them afford or save on their healthcare expenses. 

Drug discount card: https://www.needymeds.org/drug-card-print

Brochure: https://www.needymeds.org/PDF/brochure_english.pdf

Patient Education Booklet: https://www.needymeds.org/PDF/Patient_Education_Booklet.pdf

 

Clinical Trials:

<Clinical Trials—They Never Actually Fail

Daniel E. Furst MD

 

The Latest Updates in Scleroderma Clinical Trials

Dr. Jonathan Mills

 

The Upside and Downside of Participating in a Clinical Trial

Elaine Furst

 

Scleroderma and Covid-19:

 

Scleroderma and Covid-19, New Variant(s) and what you now need to know - Dr. Daniel Furst

 

Covid-19 Vaccines, New Variants and Research Findings - Dr. Daniel Furst

 

COVID19 Testing & Vaccination - Dr. Daniel Furst

 

COVID19: Ever changing: treatments, vaccinations and telemedicine - Dr. Daniel Furst

 

Podcast:

Guest: Dr. Luis Del Castillo, Scleroderma Warrior and Doctor of Dentistry

 

Guest: Dr. Susan Nyanzi Returns – Mar 2021

 

Guests: Dr. Elizabeth Volkmann, Dr. Heather Bukiri and Research Coordinator Talaya Martinez from the UCLA’s Center of Excellence/ Scleroderma Program

Guest: Airick G - May 2021

 

Guest: Ed Harris, educator, advocate, researcher and patient from the Scleroderma Education Project

Facebook Live "The Sclero Sun Podcast" S2E7

Guest: Andrew Botieri

 

Guest: Lynn Steblecki

 

Guest: Dr. Brett Thombs of the Scleroderma Patient Intervention Network (SPIN) Oct 15, 2021

 

Guest: Scleroderma Australia Takes the Icy Hands Challenge Special

 

Guest: Dr. Francesco Boin, Dr. Nunzio Bottini and study coordinator, Marianne Bernardo from Cedar Sinai's Scleroderma Center of Excellence - Jun 17, 2022

 

Guest: Host Anna Strong interviews the Scleroderma Foundation of California's staff: Andrew Emmett, Executive Director, Tina Burger, Patient Services Director and 

Sheryl Bishop, Community Liaison. Join us to learn about our new name and what that all means for our community.