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2024 Virtual Sjogren's Summit Presentations

Welcome to the 2024 Virtual Sjogren's Summit presentation library!

 

The 2024 summit took a deep dive into the crucial Gut-Sjogren's connection. Held on July 20th-21st, this summit, co-hosted by Dr. Kara Wada and Cristina Montoya, RD, provided practical strategies for optimizing gut health and overall well-being while living with Sjogren's. Access these recordings anytime to explore this essential connection.

Welcome Talk

Kara Wada, MD, Cristina Montoya, RD

A Look at the Epithelial Barrier Hypothesis and How to Repair & Build Resiliency

Kara Wada, MD

State of Sjogren's: A Clinician's POV

Diana Girnita, MD, PhD

Sjogren's Support Society: The Best and Worst Advice We've Heard

Roundtable Speakers

Blind Spot: Hidden Errors in Our Medical Records

Elisa Comer, CPHIMS, CPHIT, CPEHR, CQA

Nutrition and the Gut-Skin Connection

Bexi (Rebecca) Lobo, PhD

Using the Breath to Stimulate the Vagus Nerve

Susan Masterson, MS, MPH, PhD

Unmasking MCAS, The Gut-Brain Connection and Its Impact on Sjogren's

Kara Wada, MD

Myths about Sjogren’s and Myths about diagnosis

Sarah Schafer, MD

Tips and Tricks to Manage Dry Mouth Associated with Sjögren’s Disease

Leslie Laing, BSc., BEd., MSc., PhD., DDS., MSc. (Prosthodontics), FRCD(C)

Swallowing in Sjogren's Syndrome and the Role of Speech-Language Pathology

Shaileen Wallani, SLP

Nutritional Management of Gastroparesis

Cristina Montoya, RD

A Dietitian's Guide on Digestive Enzymes to Support Food Freedom

Jocelyn Wells, MS, RDN

A Nurse's Guide to Improving Gut Health with Essential Oils

Catina Morrison, RN

The RA Yogi Tips for Activating the Rest & Digest System for Gut Health

Julia McNally

Closing Remarks and Next Steps

Kara Wada, MD, Cristina Montoya, RD

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