Take Care of Rare
Timely diagnosis of patients with a rare genetic disease is a real challenge.
Through this podcast series, you will learn more about how we inform/support healthcare professionals to accelerate early detection.
This content is intended for healthcare professionals in Belgium and Luxembourg and is brought to you by Takeda Belgium.
This podcast series on Fabry Disease with 7 episodes has been co-created with your colleagues with focus on 4 areas:
1. Rare Diseases with Prof. Dr. David Cassiman:
a. episodes 1 : the importance of early diagnosis
b. episode 2: the referral trajectory
2. Cardiology with Prof. Dr. T. Robyns:
a. episode 3: Fabry Disease and the Heart
3. Nephrology with Dr. W. Terryn & Dr. G. De Schoenmakere:
a. episodes 4: Fabry Disease and the kidney #1
b. episode 5: Fabry Disease and the kidney #2
4. Neurology with Dr. D. Hemelsoet & Dr. J. Demeestere:
a. episode 6: Fabry Disease and the brain #1
b. episode 7: Fabry Disease and the brain #2
C-ANPROM/BE/FAB/0053 - February 2024
Episodes
8 episodes
Navigating the transplant journey in transplantation and post-transplant care
This special episode kicks off Takeda Belgium’s podcast series 'The Universe of Transplant Care', exploring the transplantation journey through expert and patient perspectives. While future episodes are intended for healthcare professionals...
The importance of early diagnosis
Too many patients with a rare disease remain undiagnosed. Prof. Dr. David Cassiman, head of the metabolic center in UZ Leuven, shares his experience on the Rare Disease landscape in Belgium, with special attention for Fabry disease.Only...
The referral trajectory
With over 6000 rare diseases, you as specialists often face challenges in identifying their symptoms and consequently offering the best patient care. Prof. Dr. David Cassiman, head of the metabolic center in UZ Leuven, elaborates on the symptom...
Fabry disease and the heart
As cardiac disease is the leading cause of death in Fabry patients, Cardiologists are key in the diagnostic pathway. Prof. Dr. Tomas Robyns, Cardiologist in UZ Leuven, elaborates on how Cardiologists can speed up diagnosis. He gives an overview...
Fabry disease and the kidney #1
Dr. Wim Terryn and Dr. Gert De Schoenmakere Nephrologists from Ieper and Roeselare, both have a special interest in Fabry disease. They discuss together why it is worth looking for Fabry patients in your Nephrological practice. Let...
Fabry disease and the kidney #2
In this episode Dr. Wim Terryn and Dr. Gert De Schoenmakere are zooming in on the screening process itself and the best techniques to test a suspicious case. When a patient has been diagnosed it is key to test the rest of the family. Can you do...
Fabry disease and the brain #1
Dr. Dimitri Hemelsoet and Dr. Jelle Demeestere, Neurologists from respectively UZ Gent and UZ Leuven, both have a special fascination for Fabry disease. They engage in collective discussions on the significance of actively seeking out patients ...
Fabry disease and the brain #2
In this episode, Dr. Dimitri Hemelsoet and Dr. Jelle Demeestere, both Neurologists, explain why it is crucial to follow the right screening techniques for suspected Fabry patients and how this can lead to better patient outcomes.Interes...
