Learning Objectives:
Keeping abreast with core concepts and latest advances in diagnostics and therapeutics Pragmatic learning through case scenarios.
Local coordinators:
Dr Utkarsha, Dr Sangeeta KN, Dr Silas Rao
Time:
9:00 AM - 5:15 PM
Venue:
MUKTA HALL, Chamara Vajra, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru
| Topic | Learning Objectives | Speaker | Chairpersons | |
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| 09:00 - 09:20 | Review of practice-altering clinical trials for Rheumatoid Arthritis over the last decade | Evidence that has translated into real-world changes in clinical practice | Dr Sham S (Chennai) |
Maj Gen Dr Darshan Singh Bhakuni (New Delhi) Dr Paul Antony (Thrissur) Dr Avinash Sharma (Shimla) Dr Vishnu S Chandran (Thiruvalla) |
| 09:20 - 09:40 | Practical tips - assessment and treatment of cardiovascular morbidity in inflammatory arthritis | Become acquainted with the risk, methods of assessment, using the CV risk calculator and deliver appropriate guidance ( both pharmacological and non - pharmacological) | Dr Vishad Viswanath (Trivandrum) | |
| 09:40 - 10:00 | Gout: Navigating Practical Challenges in day-to-day practice | Addressing practical challenges, in terms of diagnosis and management of gout and touch upon relevant polypharmacy | Prof Binoy Paul (Kozhikode) | |
| 10:00 - 10:20 | Making things Crystal Clear: Imaging Guidelines for Crystal arthropathies |
How are they supported by evidence (EULAR) What gaps still exist? |
Dr Neeraj Jain (New Delhi) |
Dr Lubna Khurshid (Srinagar)
Dr Bhuvanesh M (Trivandrum) |
| 10:20 - 11:00 | Missing links on X-rays | Learn to accurately interpret paediatric conventional skeletal radiology | Prof. Suma Balan (Kochi) | |
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Mobility Break 10:40 - 11:00
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| 11:00 - 11:20 | Emerging therapeutic targets in PsA | Translating knowledge generated in understanding pathogenic mechanisms of various components of PsA into therapeutics | Dr Bhowmik Meghnathi (Ahmedabad) |
Dr Reena Sharma (Ahmedabad) Dr Mujeeb Rahman (Malappuram) Dr Vaijayanti Lagu-Joshi (Pune) |
| 11:20 - 11:40 | Osteoarthritis: Update in pathogenic mechanisms and therapeutics | Review of pain mechanisms in OA Approaches to non-surgical management including Nutraceuticals, Viscosupplementation and Tribosupplementation | Dr Shabbir Chikani (Rajkot) | |
| 11:40 - 12:00 | Joint-Nerve symphony in Fibromyalgia | Pathobiology of FM: central as well as peripheral sensitization Functional brain MRI findings How does this information translate into approaches to therapy |
Dr Aswin Nair (Kollam) | |
| 12:00 - 12:20 | Dwelling into depths of Autoinflammatory disorders | Update on the evolving concept of autoinflammation in adults with disease-specific examples to highlight the heterogeneity of phenotypes with a focus on interferonopathies and inflammasomopathies | Prof Deepti Suri (Chandigarh) |
Dr Naga Prabhu (Coimbatore) Dr Priyanka Kharbanda (New Delhi) Dr Smruti Ramteke (Nagpur) |
| 12:20 - 12:40 | Immunology of Recurrent Pregnancy loss (RPL) | Understand the immunological as well as alloimmune aspects of RPL Progress in therapeutic interventions, if any |
Dr Avinash Jain (Jaipur) | |
| 12:40 - 13:00 | Management of Osteoporosis with recent fracture |
Choosing between antiresorptive and anabolic agents Utility of bone turnover markers and current algorithm based approach |
Dr Kavita Krishna (Pune) | |
| 13:00 - 13:15 |
Rapporteur’s report: Dr Sasiakala B, Dr Ankit Patwari
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Lunch & Networking 13:15 - 14:00
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| 14:00 - 14:20 | Three Quarters of a century later, do we still swear by steroids? | Review current clinical guidelines and best practices for
prescribing glucocorticoids in AIRDs Explore emerging research and potential future directions in glucocorticoid therapy for AIRDs |
Dr Yojana Gokhale (Mumbai) |
Dr Santosh Mondal (Kolkata) Dr Vishal Marwah (Cochin) |
| 14:20 - 14:40 | Anti-FcRn monoclonal antibodies - new kid on the block | Physiological function of FcRn and its inhibition in autoimmune disorders | Dr Jyoti Parida (Bhubaneswar) | |
| 14:40 - 15:00 | PET CT for the rheumatologist: The Detective Work! | Understand strategies for incorporating PET CT into the diagnostic, monitoring and management pathways of inflammatory rheumatic conditions including PUO | Dr RV Parameswaran (Bengaluru) |
Dr Raja N (Vellore) Dr Srujana A (Kurnool) Dr Sisir Kumar Mahapatro (Bhubaneswar) |
| 15:00 - 15:20 | Giant Cell Arteritis: Seeing the "Giant" Picture Through a Rheumatologist's Lens! | Case-based learning through real-world scenarios, enhancing clinical decision-making skills in GCA | Dr Pravin Patil (Pune) | |
| 15:20 - 15:40 | Complexities in diagnosis and management of Primary CNS vasculitis | Learning using cases and understanding challenges in diagnosis and treatment | Dr Raghavendra (Bengaluru) | |
| 15:40 - 16:00 | Saving Fingers in the Nick of Time: The Art of Diagnosing and Dodging Digital Disaster! | Review the diagnostic approaches, non-pharmacological and pharmacologic options in situation where diagnosis of specific CTD cannot be established | Dr Ajit Nalawade (Pune) | Dr Shyam Nidheshbhai Shah (Surendranagar) |
| 16:00 - 16:20 | Sarcoidosis- an elusive malady | Explore the challenges and limitations in diagnosing sarcoidosis through intriguing real-life situations. | Dr Arvind G (Mangalagiri) | |
| 16:20-16:40 | Oral Sicca- Moist Solutions for Parched Problems | Learn about strategies for managing dry mouth, including lifestyle modifications and oral hygiene practices Tips on saliva substitutes, stimulants, and oral hydration techniques |
Dr Srinivas K (Bengaluru) |
Dr Aparna Reddy. S (Tirupati)
Dr Vishnu Sharma (Ahmedabad) Dr Bharat Singh (Jaipur) |
| 16:40 - 17:00 | Rise of the machines: Balancing victories and vices of the digital health technology wave | Digital health technologies: Balancing barriers and opportunities in rheumatology practice- Where do we stand in the Indian context? Self assessment by patients- eg Joint condition, skin thickening Deployment of PROM remotely Tracking adherence |
Dr Bidyut Das (Cuttack) | |
| 17:00 - 17:15 |
Rapporteur's report - Dr Naman Jain, Dr Ravi Kiran
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