Update In Rheumatology

The aim of the course is to review the essence of Rheumatology for the primary care physician. We will cover updates and the new therapeutic modalities available today for the treatment of rheumatic conditions, including various aspects of biological therapy, the introduction of small molecules (tyrosine and JAK kinases inhibitors) and the important utilization of conventional disease modifying drugs.

We will go over the basic autoimmune mechanisms that stand behind the pathogenesis of the autoimmune /rheumatic disorders.

In addition, the course will cover our modern understanding of pain syndromes and old and new management methodologies. Given the common use of modern therapies among patents with rheumatic conditions, recognition of these mentioned topics will improve health care team performances and outcomes when managing these patients.