Hands of Change Podcast
The Hands of Change Podcast is for patients living with Dupuytren’s disease and other debilitating fibrosis. The show features patient testimonials, tips, and recommendations related to living with the disease, as well as healthcare professionals managing the disease and various treatment options, as well as scientists focused on research related to fibrosis. The show seeks to integrate and share information about this common disease where information can sometimes feel quite limited.
Episodes
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Ilse Degreef, MD, PhD joins the Hands of Change Podcast to discuss her passion and interest in improving patient outcomes for patients with Dupuytren's disease. Dr. Degreef is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and the Surgeon-in-Chief of the Hand Unit at Leuven University Hospitals in Leuven, Belgium. Her work encompasses Dupuytren's disease and fibrosis diathesis, evaluation of pharmacologic intervention to improve outcomes as well as advancing the field with novel micro-surgical techniques for Dupuytren's patients. Please join us as we discuss what fueled her initial interests in Dupuytren's, pioneering research, and continued focus on novel surgical techniques focused on improving outcomes for patients.
Saturday Aug 03, 2024
Saturday Aug 03, 2024
Anna Schurer is the founder and chair of the British Dupuytren's Society as well as a patient. In this episode Anna share's her personal experiences with Dupuytren's, Ledderhose, and Adhesive Capsulitis. She shares the treatments she has had and those potentially on the horizon. Anna also shares her wonderful story of how she became a co-founder of the British Dupuytren's Society, the focus of the group, what they can provide for patients, as well as how they collaborate and partner with the International Dupuytren's Society, the Dupuytren's Research Group, and others. Anna has a wealth of professional and personal experience with this disease and this is a great episode for patients, advocates, treatment providers, and researchers.
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Kathy Redmond joins the "Hands of Change" podcast to discuss patient advocacy, her experience working to serve as the voice of the patient and a patient ambassador, as well as share her personal experiences related to living with Dupuytren's, Ledderhose, Adhesive Capsulitis and other immune-fibrotic diseases.
Kathy candidly shares her extensive treatment history from radiation to surgery as well as shares a framework for positive change in Dupuytren's and related disease education, advocacy, and treatment.
We welcome posted questions or future topics for Kathy as well as for future guests and show topics. Thank you for listening.
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Low Dose Radiation for Dupuytren's Disease with Guy Jones, M.D.
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Guy Jones, M.D., Radiation Oncologist and Medical Director for Oncology Nevada joins the Hands of Change podcast. During the program we discuss Dupuytren's disease and other benign fibroproliferative conditions where radiation has potential benefits. We discuss common questions, expectations and timing for results, Dr. Jones long-standing experience in using radiation for Dupuytren's and much more.
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Hands of Change | Episode 1 | Living with Dupuytren's for 30 Years
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
In this episode of "Hands of Change" - Retired Captain Woody Harrington, and father of host Kurt Harrington, share's his experiences of living with Dupuytren's disease. From being initially diagnosed by his First Officer on a trip to under-going eight surgical procedures, Woody has a lot to share for patients living with Dupuytren's, Ledderhose, and Garrod's Knuckle Pads.
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Hands of Change | 2024 Teaser
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
Sunday Mar 03, 2024
This episode of "Hands of Change" podcast briefly reviews the focus of the new show and highlights the content and guest for our upcoming, first full length podcast. The program seeks to increase awareness and information related to Dupuytren's disease - a common, under-served, disabling, regional fibrosis that effects the use of the hands - by bringing together patient, healthcare professionals, and scientists with information to share.