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World Psoriasis Day 2025 took flight with vibrant energy and inspiring stories of resilience as patients, doctors, and advocates came together to celebrate strength beyond
World Osteoporosis Day Lay Forum 22 October 2025
The University of Santo Tomas Hospital
Section of Rheumatology successfully celebrated World Osteoporosis Day last October 22, 2025, with a meaningful and engaging event held at the Ambulatory Care
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On October 16, 2025, the Philippine Rheumatology Association (PRA) opened its much-anticipated Midyear Convention with a burst of color and energy. Dubbed “Rheum Pulse: Public Health, Updates, Leadership, Solutions, and Excellence,” this year’s convention captures the very
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In celebration of World Arthritis Day, the fellows of University of Santo Tomas Hospital Section of Rheumatology held a lay forum on October 13, 2025, at the Ambulatory Care Services. With the theme
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Fukuoka, Japan – The 27th Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR) Congress convened for the first time in Fukuoka, Japan, at the Fukuoka International Congress Center, marking the fourth occasion that Japan has hosted this prestigious meeting.
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On August 30, 2025, the University of Santo Tomas Section of Pediatric Rheumatology successfully held its first face-to-face conference since the pandemic. This milestone event marked the long-awaited return of
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The University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine & Surgery, in partnership with the University of Santo Tomas Hospital (USTH) Section of Rheumatology, hosted a transformative educational workshop entitled
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With rheumatic diseases affecting millions across Asia-Pacific, APLAR 2025 proved to be an important platform where science, innovation, and collaboration came together to










