In My Words

In My Words

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In My Words episodes

  • Trudy’s Story, Health and Lifestyle

    Type 2 Diabetes: Health and Lifestyle
    Trudy shares how type 2 diabetes has impacted health and lifestyle and how she made changes to her life after her diagnosis.

    This episode is part of a 3-part series focusing on a different aspects of managing life with type 2 diabetes and is kindly supported by Diabetes New Zealand and sponsored by Sanofi New Zealand.

    MAT-NZ-2100010. Date of preparation March 2021. TAPS PP7426.

    17 min
  • Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia: Cathy's Story (En Español)

    This episode has been translated for a Spanish-speaking audience.

    Support for this episode comes from Novo Nordisk.

    Please click here for prescribing information.

    Cathy shares what it is like to live with Glanzmann's thrombasthenia and how a treatment has helped her manage her condition.

    Some topics discussed in this podcast may not be appropriate for children.

    33 min
  • Astrid's Story: Living With MS

    Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a topic we've covered in the past. But, everyone's experience with the condition is unique. In our next two episodes, we hear from Astrid, an MS advocate who has been living with the condition for over six years. In this episode, we hear her diagnosis story, as she provides some helpful advice she's learned over the years. We also hear from Dr. John Parratt, a neurologist at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney, Australia, who provides a clinical perspective and advice from his years treating MS patients.

    This episode is kindly supported by MS Australia and is sponsored by Roche Australia (Sydney).

    Material number EC-AU-9369, prepared Apr2020.

    Episode References: 

    1. MS Australia. Understanding Multiple Sclerosis – An Introductory Guide. Available at: https://www.msaustralia.org.au/publications/understanding-ms-introductory-guide
    2. Chwastiak LA, Ehde DM. Psychiatric issues in multiple sclerosis. Psychiatr Clin North Am. 2007;30(4):803–817. 
      3. 30 min
    3. Astrid's Story: Managing MS

      Managing a chronic condition like multiple sclerosis can be complicated. In the second part of Astrid’s story, we hear about her experiences with disease symptoms and complications, treatment, supportive therapies, lifestyle changes, and support networks, all of which play a part in helping her and others with MS live well. We’ll again hear from Dr. John Parratt about what it’s like managing the condition, including explanations of treatment types and strategies for getting the support you need as a person living with MS. 

      This episode is kindly supported by MS Australia and is sponsored by Roche Australia (Sydney).

      Material number EC-AU-9437, prepared Apr2020.

      Episode References:

      1. MS Australia. Symptoms. Available at: https://www.msaustralia.org.au/about-ms/symptoms. Accessed April 2020.
      2. MedicineNet. Medical Definition of Proprioception. Available at: https://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6393. Accessed April 2020.
      3. International Association for the study of pain. IASP Terminology – Neuropathic pain. Available at: https://www.iasp-pain.org/terminology?navItemNumber=576#Neuropathicpain. Accessed April 2020.
      4. WebMD. What Are the Side Effects of Pain Medication? Available at: https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/pain-medication-side-effects#2. Accessed April 2020.
      5. MS Australia. Medications & Treatments. Available at: https://www.msaustralia.org.au/about-ms/medications-treatments. Accessed April 2020.
      6. MS Australia. Understanding Multiple Sclerosis – An Introductory Guide. Available at: https://www.msaustralia.org.au/publications/understanding-ms-introductory-guide. Accessed March 2020.
      7. MS Australia. Diet & Nutrition. Available at: https://www.msaustralia.org.au/wellbeing-ms/diet-nutrition. Accessed April 2020.
      8. Exercise is Medicine Australia Factsheet. Available at: http://exerciseismedicine.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Factsheet-MS-BRIEF-VERSION-2014.pdf. Accessed April 2020.
      9. Chwastiak LA, Ehde DM. Psychiatric issues in multiple sclerosis. Psychiatr Clin North Am. 2007;30(4):803–817.
      10. MS Research Australia. MS Treatments. Available at: https://msra.org.au/treatments/. Accessed April 2020.
      11. Broadley SA, Barnett MH, Boggild M, Brew BJ, Butzkueven H, Heard R, Hodgkinson S, Kermode AG, Lechner-Scott J, Macdonell RA, Marriott M, Mason DF, Parratt J, Reddel SW, Shaw CP, Slee M, Spies JM, Taylor BV, Carroll WM, Kilpatrick TJ, King J, McCombe PA, Pollard JD, Willoughby E. A new era in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Medical Journal of Australia 2015; 203(3): 139-141.
      12. Clanet MC, Wolinsky JS, Ashton RJ, Hartung HP, Reingold SC. Risk evaluation and monitoring in multiple sclerosis therapeutics. Mult Scler 2014; 20(10): 1306-1311.
      13. Halabchi F, Alizadeh Z, Sahraian MA, Abolhasani M. Exercise prescription for patients with multiple sclerosis; potential benefits and practical recommendations. BMC Neurol 2017; 17(1): 185.
      14. Klotz L, Havla J, Schwab N, Hohlfeld R, Barnett M, Reddel S, Wiendl H. Risks and risk management in modern multiple sclerosis immunotherapeutic treatment. Ther Adv Neurol Disord 2019; 12: 1756286419836571.
      15. Mokhtarzade M, Ranjbar R, Majdinasab N, Patel D, Molanouri Shamsi M. Effect of aerobic interval training on serum IL-10, TNFalpha, and adipokines levels in women with multiple sclerosis: possible relations with fatigue and quality of life. Endocrine 2017; 57(2): 262-271.
      16. Tintore M, Vidal-Jordana A, Sastre-Garriga J. Treatment of multiple sclerosis - success from bench to bedside. Nat Rev Neurol 2019; 15(1): 53-58.
      17. Zimmer P, Bloch W, Schenk A, Oberste M, Riedel S, Kool J, Langdon D, Dalgas U, Kesselring J, Bansi J. High-intensity interval exercise improves cognitive performance and reduces matrix metalloproteinases-2 serum levels in persons with multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial. Mult Scler 2018; 24(12): 1635-1644.
        18. 30 min
      18. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia: Cathy's Story

        Support for this episode comes from Novo Nordisk.

        Please click here for prescribing information.

        Cathy shares what it is like to live with Glanzmann's thrombasthenia and how a treatment has helped her manage her condition.

        Some topics discussed in this podcast may not be appropriate for children.

        28 min
      20. Hemophilia: Vaughn's Story

        Support for this episode comes from Novo Nordisk.

        Vaughn shares what it was like growing up with hemophilia and how medicine has helped him manage his condition.

        You can also watch a video to learn more about the Ripley family.

        24 min
      22. Type 1 Diabetes: Career, Workplace, and Travel

        Daron shares the little things he does to help keep his blood sugars under control, while maintaining his university workload to avoid burnout. Nurse Joanna Naylor talks about the importance of informing your employers and co-workers about your condition, and of having a job you’re passionate about. Finally, Daron offers tips for diabetes management while travelling.

        This episode is part of a 5-part series focusing on a different aspects of managing life with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and is kindly supported by Diabetes New Zealand and sponsored by Sanofi New Zealand.

        Disclaimer: These episodes are intended for a non-US audience. Units of measurement for blood glucose are referred to in mmol/L rather than the standard US mg/dL.

        15 min
      23. Type 1 Diabetes: Relationships and Flatmates

        Daron and diabetes nurse, Joanna Naylor, discuss healthy relationships and the importance of educating family, friends, and flatmates on diabetes so they can provide extra support. They also talk about the transition period from parents managing your blood sugars to taking care of yourself.

        This episode is part of a 5-part series focusing on a different aspects of managing life with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and is kindly supported by Diabetes New Zealand and sponsored by Sanofi New Zealand.

        Disclaimer: These episodes are intended for a non-US audience. Units of measurement for blood glucose are referred to in mmol/L rather than the standard US mg/dL.

        15 min

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      The In My Words podcast series shares the stories of real patients, combined with clinical perspectives from health care professionals, to explain a condition, treatment pathway, or clinical trial… in…