“Give thanks not just on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of your life. Appreciate and never take for granted all that you have.”

One’s knowledge in the practice of medicine is endlessly enriched by each clinical encounter. On the 22nd of October 2022, no other than Prof. Emeritus Tito P. Torralba, a pillar in

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has forced everyone to stay indoors most of the time for more than 2 years now. Because of this, the regular lay forum and meeting of People Empowerment for

Finally, after two years of virtual convention, the Philippine Rheumatology Association-Cebu Chapter took the challenge of hosting a hybrid convention. Last June 8-11, 2022 was

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There is certainly more to Lupus and COVID-19 than meets the eye. The latest virtual activity last November 20, 2021 unleashed the latest in the interplay between these 2 conditions with high yield presentations by high caliber international and local speakers known for their prowess in their respective fields of specialization.

By Vincent M. Luceño, MD

The Philippine Rheumatology Association in cooperation with the University of SantoTomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Sesquicentennial – Rheumatology Webinar Serieshold its 9th Interhospital Case Conference last September 4, 2021. In the face of thechallenging times brought about by Covid-19 pandemic, the 2-hour interactive discussionvia online platform was made possible and successful.

By Eric Ranniel P. Guevarra, M.D.

The University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine-Section of Rheumatology commenced a virtual conference last August 14, 2021 via zoom platform. The discussion was led by Prof. Tito P. Torralba, MD and was moderated by Dr. Millicent T. Ong and Dr. Julie Li-Yu.

By Wendell Oliver Espanola, MD

This is an annual meeting that began in 1998 which alternates yearly between Singapore and Malaysia with this year’s theme “Rheumatology in the 21st Century”.

Gabay sa pagbakuna laban sa COVID-19 ng mga pasyente na may autoimmune inflammatory disease.