Joint Action

Ali Mobasheri is Professor of Musculoskeletal Biology in the Research Unit of Medical Imaging, Physics and Technology within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Oulu in Finland. He is also Professor and Chief Researcher in the Department of Regenerative Medicine at the State Research Institute Centre for Innovative Medicine in Vilnius, Lithuania and Associate Professor in the departments of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology at University Medical Center Utrecht, the Netherlands. Since May 2019 he has served as President of the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI).On this episode we discuss: the mission, vision and promise of the Osteoarthritis Research Society International, goals for the future and much moreConnect with Ali on LinkedInLike what you hear? Donate to our research here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prof Rana S. Hinman and Martin van der Esch discuss the capabilities healthcare professionals managing osteoarthritis should possess. They talk about the importance of exercise, biomechanics, patient education, and non-surgical care. The podcast delves into challenges in providing appropriate care, addressing misconceptions, essential capabilities for managing osteoarthritis, and empowering patients to take charge of their condition.

Dr. Neogi, a Rheumatologist and epidemiologist, discusses diagnosing osteoarthritis and the role of imaging. Topics include diagnostic criteria, risks of routine imaging, patient resources, managing osteoarthritis with physical activity, and the impact of the nervous system on joint pain. The episode also covers healthcare challenges during COVID-19, empathy in pain management, and global health advocacy in healthcare.

Leading the Arthritis Foundation’s science department, Guy works to engage the scientific community as we chart the course to conquering arthritis. Previously, he was at the BrightFocus Foundation for almost 10 years where, as vice president of scientific affairs, he led nearly $90 million of international biomedical research initiatives for Alzheimer’s, macular degeneration and glaucoma, identifying projects that could change patient lives in the shortest timeline possible. Guy earned his PhD from Baylor College of Medicine and pursued research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.On this episode we discuss: what is a consumer advocacy group, what benefits do these organisations provide and what can consumers with osteoarthritis gain from these groupsResources:The Arthritis FoundationArthritis Australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Keefe is a professor in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Duke University Medical Center and a member of the Cancer Prevention, Detection, and Control Program of the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center. He is director of the Duke Pain Prevention and Treatment Research Program, an active clinical research program concerned with the behavioral assessment and treatment of patients having acute and persistent pain. Dr. Keefe has developed and refined a number of treatment protocols for persistent pain conditions (e.g. cancer, arthritis) including spouse and partner-assisted pain coping skills training interventions. He has conducted a number of randomized clinical trials testing the efficacy of these and other behavioral interventions (e.g. aerobic exercise protocols, yoga based interventions, mindfulness-based interventions, forgiveness-based interventions, loving kindness meditation, and emotional disclosure). Dr. Keefe has published over 400 papers, as well as 60 book chapters. He currently serves as the editor-in-chief of the journal PAIN.On the show we discuss: persistent pain and how to manage pain with coping skills, understanding pain and how it is influenced, practical tips for managing painResourcespainTRAINER website - an interactive online program based on scientific research that teaches you effective strategies to manage your painBooks by Kate Lorig, Michael Nicholas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter is Professor and Head of Pharmacology in the School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame, Sydney and an Honorary Professor in the Discipline of Pharmacology, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney and Northern Clinical School, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney. He is also the President of the New South Wales Branch of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. At present he works in community pharmacy, and teaches Clinical Pharmacology to Medical, Nursing and Pharmacy students.He is Chairperson of the Editorial Board of the Australian Journal of Pharmacy, a former Dean and President of the Australian College of Pharmacy Practice and a former Chairperson of the Pharmaceutical Society of New South Wales.He is a Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, a Fellow of the Australian College of Pharmacy Practice and a recipient of the University of Sydney Pharmacy Practice Foundation Medal of Excellence for Pharmacy Practice.He has previously worked in hospital pharmacy and held both medical and marketing positions within the pharmaceutical industry.ResourcesMedsCheck from pharmacist if you are on 5 or more medicinesHome Medication Review from GP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeffrey N. Katz, MD, MS graduated from Princeton University in 1980, attended Yale Medical School, and completed a medical internship and residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital and a Rheumatology fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He received a Master’s Degree in 1990 at Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Katz is currently Professor of Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School and Professor of Epidemiology and Environmental Health at Harvard School of Public Health.On this episode we discuss: can opioids help for osteoarthritis, what are the risks of taking opioids, what are the long term risks of taking prescription opioid medicationResources:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Opioid Overdose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Christopher Vertullo is a specialist orthopaedic knee surgeon. He is the current President of the Australian Knee Society, Chair of the AOA Youth Sport Injury Prevention Working Group and an Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is currently listed amongst the top 100 orthopedic influencers in the world.Professor Teppo Järvinen, an orthopaedic surgeon at the department of orthopaedics and trauma at Helsinki University and Helsinki University Central Hospital. Teppo led the Fidelity trial and has a strong interest in the “too much medicine” movement.On this episode we discuss: what is a knee arthroscopy, the evidence for knee arthroscopy in osteoarthritis and meniscal tears and much moreResourcesArthritis Australia - surgery for arthritis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Andrew McLachlan is the Head of School and Dean of Pharmacy in the Sydney Pharmacy School and a Member of the Order of Australia.Dr Xiao Liu is a rheumatologist and PhD student at The University of Sydney. Her PhD focuses on supplements and osteoarthritis.On this episode we discuss: what supplements are recommended for those with osteoarthritis, how to start a supplement regime safely and bust myths about popular supplements.Resources:NPS MedicineWiseArthritis AustraliaContact detailsAndrewWebpageTwitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prof Michelle Dowsey and Prof Peter Choong discuss joint replacement surgery, covering topics like post-surgery expectations, determining suitability for joint replacement, impact of COVID-19 on surgeries, personal interests of researchers, benefits/risks of surgery, guidance on decision aids, and collaboration in arthritis management.