My Cousin Has That
My Cousin Has That
"My Cousin Has That" is what some people say when hearing of a medical condition. Not in a helpful way when followed up with "and she died when she was 21". Not what you want to hear if you or someone you love has that condition. Associate Professor Joshua Ooi and Dr Julie Monk discuss autoimmune disease and potential curative treatments, alongside more compassionate options for when you hear of s…Social links:
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My Cousin Has That - Episode 7
My Cousin Has That – Future directions in the treatment and cure of autoimmune disease are outlined by Associate Professor Joshua Ooi and Dr Julie Monk. With a seminal clinical trial on the horizon, disease registries becoming more commonplace, and the prospect of T cell therapy reducing and possib…
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My Cousin Has That - Episode 6
My Cousin Has That – Stephanie Frade learnt how vital medical care and a wonderful boyfriend were when travelling overseas and ignoring lupus symptoms. Stephanie kindly details her journey, faces her fears about having children, and stresses the importance of taking care of your health.
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My Cousin Has That - Episode 5
My Cousin Has That – Having a disease that's not visible to the naked eye is another challenge people with some autoimmune diseases deal with every day. Sarah Snelgrove talks about her chronic pain and stiffness while raising two young children.
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My Cousin Has That - Episode 4
My Cousin Has That – Our first swear word! Lots of topics here and a hearty discussion on Type 1 Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus and Sjogren’s Disease. Plus, excellent Type 1 Diabetes advice on what to eat before sex.
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My Cousin Has that - Episode 3
My Cousin Has That – Multiple Sclerosis: not fun. Associate Professor Joshua Ooi and Dr Julie Monk are joined by Neurologist Dr Nevin John who specialises in MS and Andrew Ainley, our inspiring guest, who talks about his diagnosis and treatment, and his admirable commitment to staying positive.
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My Cousin Has That - Episode 2
My Cousin Has That – We talk with the wonderful Jenny Long about her journey with Sjögren's Syndrome, and Monash University PhD student Sherman Lim, who has a personal investment in a cure.
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My Cousin Has That - Episode 1
Meet Monash University scientists, Associate Professor Joshua Ooi and Dr Julie Monk as they discuss autoimmune diseases and research in potentially curative treatments.
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