S8, Ep 30- Unpacking Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Expert and Patient Insights

In this special episode of The Health Advocates, we take a closer look at Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), a condition that affects tens of thousands of older adults each year in the U.S. but is often misunderstood. Host Steven Newmark is joined by GHLF’s Angela Degrassi, patient advocate Eileen Salsman, and two leading experts — Dr. Leonard Calabrese and Dr. Jeffrey Curtis — to unpack what PMR is, how it impacts daily life, and why a patient-centered approach to research and care is so important. Together, they explore symptoms, diagnosis, steroid treatment challenges, and emerging insights from new research and lived experience. Special note: We invite you to a live webinar on Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) that will explore critical gaps in diagnosis and disease monitoring. Date: Thursday, September 18thTime: 6:30 PM EasternLocation: Live on YouTube To register, visit: https://www.research.net/r/RKW2FHZ  Contact Our Host Steven Newmark, Chief of Policy at GHLF: [email protected] A podcast episode produced by Ben Blanc, Director, Digital Production and Engagement at GHLF. We want to hear what you think. Send your comments in the form of an email, video, or audio clip of yourself to [email protected] Listen to all episodes of The Health Advocates on our website (https://ghlf.org/the-health-advocates) or on your favorite podcast channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.