Scleroderma Education Podcast: Recent Episodes

Valerie Doyon

Learn about the various facets of Scleroderma from the perspectives of both patients and healthcare providers. Hosted by Valerie Doyon, UBC medical student.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed on the Scleroderma Education Podcast are for educational purposes only and do not constitute nor replace professional medical advice. Please consult with your own healthcare provider if you have any concerns about your health.

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In this episode, we discuss the wide range of gastrointestinal issues in systemic sclerosis. We work from the mouth down to the anus, covering esophageal dysmotility, GERD, gastroparesis, small intestine bacterial overgrowth, colonic dysmotility, diarrhea, and fecal incontinence.

Guests: Dr Sarvee Moosavi and Dianne McPhee

Host: Valerie Doyon

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In this fourth episode, we dive into SSc-associated interstitial lung disease. We go through screening, clinical presentation, investigations, and treatments. We also discuss how to differentiate it from pulmonary arterial hypertension. 

Guests: Jen Beckett and Dr. Chris Ryerson

Host: Valerie Doyon

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In this third episode, we cover a broad range of topics including morphea, calcinosis, digital ulcers, and flexion contractures. We also discuss the surgical options for these. 

Hosted by Valerie Doyon

Guests: Dr. Erin Brown and Kelly Grant

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In this second episode, we discuss the most common presenting feature of Scleroderma: Raynaud's Phenomenon. Dr. Kim details the pathophysiology, history, physical, differential, and treatment, while Angie provides a first-hand account of Raynaud's attacks and shares a multitude of tips for patients to stay warm.

Hosted by Valerie Doyon. Guests: Dr. Hyein Kim and Angie Reglin. 

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On our first episode, we dive into the pathognomonic feature of Scleroderma: Sclerodactyly.

Host: Valerie Doyon

Guests: Dr. Jan Dutz and Rosanne Queen

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed on the Scleroderma Education Podcast are for educational purposes only and do not constitute nor replace professional medical advice. Please consult with your own healthcare provider if you have any concerns about your health.