Arthritis isn't just about joints—it can impact eyes 👁️, lungs 🫁, skin, blood, kidneys, and more.
Reach out to a Rheumatologist for expert guidance. #KnowTheSigns
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Arthritis affects people of all ages, not just the elderly.
Let's explore the common causes and how to recognise them. #KnowTheSigns
Spotting arthritis early and seeking help can make all the difference!
#Rheumatology #Awareness #Autoimmune #IRA #ArthritisAwareness

Arthritis is treatable! 💪 Don't let it hold you back.
Seek help, stay proactive, and live your best life.
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IRA IRA Rheumatology Awareness Month - April

ANA negativity in Lupus: Reasons?

🫁 involvement in SSc by the distinguished Prof. Yannick Allanore
•Outcomes are not dependent on pattern but on extent of involvement
•Screen all patients- heterogeneous progression
• Risk ⬆️- short duration, dcSSC, antiTopo1+
•ACA- protects
• 1st line Rx- MMF
#IRACON23

Prof. Maya Buch handling this 'difficult' topic expertly!
'D2T RA/Refractory RA'
• Active disease/ remaining Rx options
• EULAR definition- Note point 3
• 3 pronged strategy to diagnose & assess
• Mx- confirm inflammation - try b/tsDMARD with diff MOA
#IRACON23

Hyderabad, India. 🫶🏻

Year in Review: Pathogenesis of RA simplified by Dr Ranjan Gupta

🔵Mucosal origin of RA- presence of pathogenic bacteria in at risk & early RA vs healthy
🔵Carbamylated NETs are osteoclastogenic
🆕 MTX- new mechanism of action- TAp63 ⬇️
#IRACON23

What an honour to be sitting in the same room as someone so esteemed!
Prof. Rohini Handa being awarded the prestigious Dr. DR M N PASSEY award! ✨
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Current concepts of drugs in rheumat presented by Dr Akshay Parikh
✴️High dose steroids arent necessarily better than low dose
✴️Split dose of MTX has higher efficacy
✴️Chronic hepatotoxicity with Mtx- myth
✴️HCQ retinopathy- detect early by adequate screening
#IRACON23