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Susan A. Nyanzi |
2009 Conference Linda Lee Wells Memorial Workshop Series and Speakers
"Public Health and Preventive Screening’s – We Still Have to Do Them"
By Susan A. Nyanzi, DrPH, MPH, CHES, ACSM – About Susan Nyanzi
What are preventive screenings? Do they really apply to scleroderma? "I see my doctor regularly anyway, so I don’t need them.”
Based on national and international studies, the U.S. Surgeon General together with other national organizations have developed a set of preventive care guidelines that are strongly recommended to improve the health of the nation. Although developed for the general public, they are even more important in scleroderma.
The aim of Public Health is to improve the health of a community through preventive measures. Preventive care looks at the person as a whole, integrating health education, nutrition, physical activity, and stress management so as to lead a better quality of life. In this workshop you learn what the guidelines are, why they are especially important in scleroderma, and how to implement them.
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Robert Lafyatis, M.D. |
"Pulmonary Fibrosis"
By Robert Lafyatis, M.D. – About Robert Lafyatis, M.D.
Pulmonary fibrosis affects many people with systemic sclerosis. Learn about its symptoms and the different types of tests performed to diagnose PF and what they mean. This session will discuss treatments and review recent research findings and new medications that are being used to treat this condition. |
