The Urgency of Early Diagnosis

In our first episode, we tackle one of Sjogren’s most dangerous problems—diagnostic delay. We uncover why early recognition is critical to preventing irreversible organ damage and reducing lymphoma risk, and we break down the systemic blind spots that keep patients suffering for years before getting answers. About Dr. Teja Kapoor Dr. Kapoor is the Director of the Columbia Sjogren’s Center and a leading advocate for earlier recognition and systemic management of Sjogren’s disease. In this episode, we explore: (00:00) Sjogren's diagnostic challenges (05:47) Sjogren's syndrome: lymphoma risk factors (06:54) What clinicians tend to still get wrong about Sjogren's (08:38) Clinical red flags and cues (12:24) The additional systematic manifestations that may be overlooked (13:22) If you take one thing from this episode... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices