Whether you're newly diagnosed, suspect you have PsA, or are experiencing worsening symptoms, this guide will help you prepare for more effective doctor visits to discuss treatment and improve your quality of life.

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Angela Degrassi, Research Manager for Patient-Centered Research at the Global Healthy Living Foundation:adegrassi@ghlf.org

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Whether you're newly diagnosed, suspect you have PsA, or are experiencing worsening symptoms, this guide will help you prepare for more effective doctor visits to discuss treatment and improve your quality of life.
Contact Our Host
Angela Degrassi, Research Manager for Patient-Centered Research at the Global Healthy Living Foundation: <a href="mailto:adegrassi@ghlf.org">adegrassi@ghlf.org</a> 
We want to hear what you think. Send your comments, or a video or audio clip of yourself, to <a href="mailto:podcasts@ghlf.org">podcasts@ghlf.org</a>
Catch up on all our episodes on <a href="https://creakyjoints.org/psoriatic-arthritis-club/">our website</a> or on your favorite podcast channel.

The Psoriatic Arthritis Club podcast series delves deep into the ups and downs of living with PsA. Through intimate conversations with fellow patients and insights from leading experts, the series offers valuable information on how to manage symptoms, collaborate with healthcare providers, advocate for better care, and emotionally cope with the disease. Along the way, listeners will also pick up life hacks, tips, and tricks to live better with psoriatic arthritis.

The Psoriatic Arthritis Club podcast series delves deep into the ups and downs of living with PsA. Through intimate conversations with fellow patients and insights from leading experts, the series offers valuable information on how to manage symptoms, collaborate with healthcare providers, advocate for better care, and emotionally cope with the disease. Along the way, listeners will also pick up life hacks, tips, and tricks to live better with psoriatic arthritis.

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Audio Guide: Collaborating with Your Rheumatologist

In this episode, Dr. Khattri, a triple board-certified dermatologist, rheumatologist, and internist, discusses the complexities and goals of achieving remission in Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) and Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Dr. Khattri explains the concept of minimal disease activity, and the various measures to assess disease activity. The discussion also highlights the importance of patient-clinician collaboration, regular assessments, and addressing comorbidities for holistic care. Dr. Khattri emphasizes shared decision-making and tailoring treatment plans to patient needs and expectations.

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Shelley Fritz, Patient-Centered Engagement and Insights Manager at the Global Healthy Living Foundation: sfritz@ghlf.org

A podcast series produced by Ben Blanc, Associate Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF.

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The Psoriatic Arthritis Club is a podcast series produced by the non-profit Global Healthy Living Foundation, its arthritis patient community CreakyJoints, and this episode was made possible with support from UCB.

Learn more at creakyjoints.org/psoriatic-arthritis-club

In this episode, Dr. Khattri, a triple board-certified dermatologist, rheumatologist, and internist, discusses the complexities and goals of achieving remission in Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) and Axial Spondyloarthritis (axSpA). Dr. Khattri explains the concept of minimal disease activity, and the various measures to assess disease activity. The discussion also highlights the importance of patient-clinician collaboration, regular assessments, and addressing comorbidities for holistic care. Dr. Khattri emphasizes shared decision-making and tailoring treatment plans to patient needs and expectations.
Contact Our Host
Shelley Fritz, Patient-Centered Engagement and Insights Manager at the Global Healthy Living Foundation: <a href="mailto:sfritz@ghlf.org">sfritz@ghlf.org</a> 
A podcast series produced by Ben Blanc, Associate Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF.
We want to hear what you think. Send your comments or questions to <a href="mailto:podcasts@ghlf.org">podcasts@ghlf.org</a>
The Psoriatic Arthritis Club is a podcast series produced by the non-profit Global Healthy Living Foundation, its arthritis patient community CreakyJoints, and this episode was made possible with support from UCB.
Learn more at <a href="https://creakyjoints.org/psoriatic-arthritis-club">creakyjoints.org/psoriatic-arthritis-club</a>

Balancing Treatment Goals in PsA and axSpA with Dr. Khattri

Dr. Jeff Stark, Rheumatologist and Head of Immunology Medical at UCB, shares tips on how to talk with your health care team, what treatments are out there, how lifestyle changes can help, and what you can do to feel your best every day. Let's take positive steps towards fighting inflammation together.

"Fight Back Against Inflammation,” is produced by the by the nonprofit CreakyJoints and the Global Healthy Living Foundation and made possible with support from UCB.

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We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to podcasts@ghlf.org

Meet the Team

Host: Shelley Fritz, Patient-Centered Engagement and Insights Manager at GHLF
Guest: Dr. Jeff Stark, Head of Medical Immunology at UCB

A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Manager of Programs & Special Projects at GHLF.

Learn more at https://creakyjoints.org/psoriatic-arthritis-club/#inflammation 

Dr. Jeff Stark, Rheumatologist and Head of Immunology Medical at UCB, shares tips on how to talk with your health care team, what treatments are out there, how lifestyle changes can help, and what you can do to feel your best every day. Let's take positive steps towards fighting inflammation together.
"Fight Back Against Inflammation,” is produced by the by the nonprofit CreakyJoints and the Global Healthy Living Foundation and made possible with support from UCB.
Contact Us
We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to <a href="mailto:podcasts@ghlf.org">podcasts@ghlf.org</a>
Meet the Team
Host: Shelley Fritz, Patient-Centered Engagement and Insights Manager at GHLF Guest: Dr. Jeff Stark, Head of Medical Immunology at UCB
A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Manager of Programs &amp; Special Projects at GHLF.
Learn more at <a href="https://creakyjoints.org/psoriatic-arthritis-club/#inflammation">https://creakyjoints.org/psoriatic-arthritis-club/#inflammation </a>

Part Two: Managing and Treating Inflammation

Dr. Jeff Stark, Rheumatologist and Head of Immunology Medical at UCB, shares his expertise on inflammation. He'll help us understand why inflammation matters, what signs to look out for, how it affects our daily lives, and how doctors check for it. Let's unravel the mystery of inflammation together.

"Fight Back Against Inflammation,” is produced by the by the nonprofit CreakyJoints and the Global Healthy Living Foundation and made possible with support from UCB.

Contact Us

We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to podcasts@ghlf.org

Meet the Team

Host: Shelley Fritz, Patient-Centered Engagement and Insights Manager at GHLF
Guest: Dr. Jeff Stark, Head of Medical Immunology at UCB

A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Manager of Programs & Special Projects at GHLF.

Learn more at https://creakyjoints.org/psoriatic-arthritis-club/#inflammation 

Dr. Jeff Stark, Rheumatologist and Head of Immunology Medical at UCB, shares his expertise on inflammation. He'll help us understand why inflammation matters, what signs to look out for, how it affects our daily lives, and how doctors check for it. Let's unravel the mystery of inflammation together.
"Fight Back Against Inflammation,” is produced by the by the nonprofit CreakyJoints and the Global Healthy Living Foundation and made possible with support from UCB.
Contact Us
We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to <a href="mailto:podcasts@ghlf.org">podcasts@ghlf.org</a>
Meet the Team
Host: Shelley Fritz, Patient-Centered Engagement and Insights Manager at GHLF Guest: Dr. Jeff Stark, Head of Medical Immunology at UCB
A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Manager of Programs &amp; Special Projects at GHLF.
Learn more at <a href="https://creakyjoints.org/psoriatic-arthritis-club/#inflammation">https://creakyjoints.org/psoriatic-arthritis-club/#inflammation </a>

Audio Guide: Collaborating with Your Rheumatologist

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