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Joint Effort: Navigating the World of Arthritis with Dr. Terry Moore (Ep. 37)

By Keeping The Well In Well-thy | March 14, 2024

Ready to go from aches to answers?

Embark on a journey of discovery with Barbara Archer and Dr. Terry Moore in this week’s installment of Keeping the Well in Well-thy. Dr. Moore unravels the topic of arthritis, paving the way for a deeper understanding of joint health. In this enlightening episode, they navigate through the diverse world of arthritis types, exploring symptoms, personalized treatments, and the future of arthritis research.

Dr. Terry Moore discusses:

Arthritis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options
Different forms of arthritis and their unique characteristics
The impact of genetics, environmental factors, and lifestyle choices
Advancements in arthritis research
And more

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About Dr. Terry Moore:
Dr. Terry Moore specializes in adult and pediatric rheumatology, treating conditions like lupus, juvenile arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. He is well-versed in using biologics and immunosuppressive medications for autoimmune diseases.

As a professor at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, he directs Adult and Pediatric Rheumatology and conducts research on regulatory T cells in systemic lupus erythematosus and biomarkers in juvenile arthritis. Dr. Moore, a Master of the American College of Rheumatology, is also a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Additionally, he serves on the board of the Arthritis Foundation.

Outside his medical roles, Dr. Moore coaches select girls’ soccer and softball teams.

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Navigating Aging Eye Care with Dr. Nancy Holekamp (Ep. 6)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | November 10, 2022

If you have trouble seeing, have constantly dry eyes, are wondering if everyone gets cataracts or sunglasses, and finally, are wondering how vitamins can maintain the overall health of your eyes, this episode is for you!

In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Dr. Nancy Holekamp, director of retina services at the Pepose Vision Institute in St. Louis. Dr. Holekamp is an international speaker, and consultant to numerous ophthalmic pharmaceutical companies, and was previously a professor of clinical ophthalmology and visual sciences at the Washington School of Medicine. She received her bachelor’s degree with honors from Wellesley as well as her medical degree from John Hopkins School of Medicine.

Her expertise comes from her active role in clinical research dealing with age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular occlusion, and diabetic retinopathy and she is joining us to talk about all things eye care and what to look out for when concerned about common retinal problems.

Dr. Nancy Holekamp discusses:

Common eye degeneration symptoms everyone can experience with aging
Why some people have their cataracts removed and the benefits of it
An in-depth understanding of why our eyes get worse over time
How to improve your vision by adapting to the new prescription in your eyes
And more

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About Our Guest:

Dr. Nancy M. Holekamp is the Director of Retina Services at the Pepose Vision Institute in St. Louis. She is actively involved in clinical research, having been the principal investigator or sub-investigator in over 35 national clinical trials dealing with age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular occlusion, and diabetic retinopathy. She has published 80 peer-reviewed publications and 22 book chapters and has given more than 120 presentations both nationally and internationally. Dr. Holekamp is a paid consultant and speaker for Roche/Genentech.

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The Silent Symptoms of Menopause with Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg (Ep. 5)

By Keeping-the-Well-In-Well-thy | October 27, 2022

Are you or a loved one nearing menopause or full menopausal? Have you been experiencing sleep problems? Do you feel moody? Do you have hot flashes, itchy skin or have you experienced hair loss? These are all silent symptoms of menopause.

In this episode, Barbara Archer is joined by Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg, the chief of the division of behavioral medicine at McDonald women’s hospital, University hospitals at Cleveland medical center, and professor in reproductive biology and psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University. Her areas of clinical specialization include sexual medicine, female sexual disorder, menopause, pregnancy, and postpartum mood disorder, as well as the psychological aspects of infertility.

Dr. Kingsberg is an associate editor for sexual medicine reviews, sits on the editorial boards of the Journal of menopause, and is a past president now serving as advocacy chair for both the North American menopause society and the international society for the study of women’s sexual health and she is here to discuss all things menopause!

Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg discusses:

Symptoms of menopause as well as those less common that many women undergo
What to look out for when you are post-menopausal
How menopausal symptoms can change balances in your vagina, making some daily tasks a little bit tougher
How to spot pre-menopause and understand how your body is handling it
And more

Resources

https://menopause.org/
Dr. Kingsberg includes more research on her website, https://www.uhhospitals.org/doctors/kingsberg-sheryl-1861418675.