Paget's Awareness Day 2022
From Paget's disease in India to a hot-spot in Quebec, watch our series of interviews with clinicians and researchers, from around the world. These were filmed for the 4th International Paget's Awareness Day, 11th January 2022.
Dr Tori Herridge interviewed experts from Italy, Spain, Canada, Brazil and India to hear their unique perspectives on Paget's disease. Dr Herridge, an evolutionary biologist and a presenter on Channel 4’s Bone Detectives series, recorded the interviews, which were released for Paget’s Awareness Day. In addition, Mr Recardo Patrick was interviewed by Professor Ralston to explain his personal experience of Paget’s disease.
Canada - An interview with Dr Laëtitia Michou
(Watch time: 10 min) Dr Laëtitia Michou explains how Quebec has the highest number of Paget's cases in Canada, with genetic and environmental factors playing a role.
Italy - An interview with Dr Daniela Merlotti
(Watch time: 10 min) Dr Tori Herridge interviews Dr Daniela Merlotti to discuss how Paget's disease affects people in Italy. Find out how volcano eruptions might be related!
Spain - An interview with Dr Luis Corral-Gudino
(Watch time: 13 min) Dr Luis Corral-Gudino discusses Paget's disease including hot spots in specific areas of Spain and possible environmental factors.
India - An interview with with Professor Thomas Paul
(Watch time: 12 min) Prof Thomas Paul explains how Paget's disease in India affects the population, the positive experience he has had when treating patients.
Brazil - An interview with Dr Luiz Griz
(Watch time: 8 min) Paget's disease is discussed by Dr Luiz Griz and Dr Tori Herridge. In Brazil, most cases reported are from Recife.
My experience of Paget's disease with Recardo Patrick
(Watch time: 9 min) Entertainer, businessman and Patron of the Paget's Association, Mr Recardo Patrick, is interviewed by Prof Stuart Ralston regarding his experience.