SLOVENSKÁ REUMATOLOGICKÁ SPOLOÈNOS«

Slovakia, 10.5.2021

Dear Presidents  of National Societies,   dear friends, 

in view of your answers, where the majority agreed to postpone the date to 2022, we definitively confirm the date of the next CECR Congress on 1-3.12.2022.

The congress will take place in Bratislava, Slovakia. 

We look forward to meeting you in person.  

Sincerely 

     ®elmíra Macejová, M.D., PhD                                               Martin ®lnay, M.D., PhD

President of Slovak Rheumatology Society                        Scientific Secretary of Slovak Rheumatology  Society                                          

Zdenko Killinger, M.D.,  PhD

Chairman of the organizing committee

Rome, October 7-9, 2021

Musculoskeletal ultrasound in rheumatologyis a rapidly evolving imaging tool which hasregistered an increasing and widespread useover the last decades. Currently it is utilizedfor assessing different rheumatic pathologiesand evaluating various abnormalities both indegenerative and inflammatory diseases.Due to its limited cost, wide equipmentavailability and feasibility it is used as abedside procedure in the clinical rheumatologypractice. Nonetheless the presence of a highnumber of experts in the field, there are stillmany rheumatologists who are willing to learnthe use and applications of musculoskeletalultrasound in rheumatology, with an increasingdemand of attending ultrasound courses.The Course in musculoskeletal ultrasound inrheumatology, which has the EULAR ScientificEndorsement, is an educational initiativewhich has the aim of assisting rheumatologiststo learn ultrasound. The faculty of the Coursein musculoskeletal ultrasound in rheumatologyis represented by prestigious experts in thefield and who are also faculty members of theEULAR Sonography Courses.

Prof. Annamaria Iagnocco

Course Chair

More info here: pdf

The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has unsettled conventional medical education, hastening a switch to digital platforms and open-access publishing. Rheumatology is a fast evolving academic discipline that stands to gain by this switch. Most rheumatology textbooks are now available in digital formats, and these are complemented with live updating educational hubs such as UpToDate and ClinicalKey. Emerging topics of COVID-19 on these proprietary platforms are now freely available to all specialists. Social media channels, particularly Twitter, are becoming major players in the era of COVID-19 by offering online journal clubs, enabling fast dissemination of influential articles, and facilitating interactive education. Indexed rheumatology journals, in turn, aid online education by opening access to recommendations and other materials that are rapidly changing research and practice worldwide. Research peer review additionally offers learning experience to novice and seasoned researchers and authors. Global rheumatology societies have online learning resources, which are changing their format and geographic reach to meet the changing needs in the times of pandemic. While online teaching lacks emotional connections between mentors and mentees, switch to a more interactive format of education and regular contacts may partly solve the issue. Rheumatologists can take the lead in these challenging times and contribute more to online scholarly activities which are aimed to maintain and enrich education.

Read more...

Click here to start.

Summary. Healthcare associated infections (HCAI) are huge problem all over the world, and 5–10% of all hospitalized

patients will develop infection during hospitalization. From the times of I. P. Semelweiss we know that clean hands are the

most important single factor that can decrease the number of HCAI. World Health Organization (WHO) has recognised this

problem and developed Guidelines for hand hygiene in healthcare institutions.

Read the guidelines as .pdf.

The ongoing pandemic coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a matter of global concern. Environmental factors such as air pollution and smoking and comorbid conditions (hypertension, diabetes mellitus and underlying cardio-respiratory illness) likely increase the severity of COVID-19. Rheumatic manifestations such as arthralgias and arthritis may be prevalent in about a seventh of individuals.

Read more on springer.com.

Based on current knowledge and circumstances, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) developed and released recommendations for the allocation of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) during the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic. The report is published on the ACR website.

EULAR launches COVID-19 rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases reporting database as part of Global Rheumatology Alliance

30 March, Kilchberg, Switzerland – The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) launched a European paediatric and adult database to monitor and report outcomes of COVID-19 occurring in patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases with the support of the Global Rheumatology Alliance on Friday, 27 March. 

Updates have now been made to the EULAR webpage: 

For all of the latest information on the EULAR reporting database, please click here: https://www.eular.org/eular_covid19_database.cfm. 

Key points:

1. The database can be accessed here: https://www.redcap.rss.mhs.man.ac.uk/surveys/?s=NEXNJFWX38
2. This is a European effort working closely with the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance.
3. EULAR will provide the rheumatology community with regularly updated summary information on reported cases, including numbers of cases by country, number of cases by treatment, among others. This will enable the entire rheumatology community to remain up to date regarding COVID-19 in patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs).
4. The registry contains anonymised patient data only and is working according to GDPR regulation.

The EULAR-COVID-19 Database is a European paediatric and adult database designed to monitor and report on outcomes of COVID-19 occurring in patients with RMDs.

Dr Pedro Machado, Associate Professor & Consultant Rheumatologist at University College London and Chair of the EULAR Standing Committee of Epidemiology and Health Services Research comments, “We are grateful to our international colleagues who have established the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance and helped us establish this database. Anonymised data collected by the EULAR-COVID-19 Database will be shared with this other international register, based in the United States. 

“There is an urgent need to understand outcomes of patients who acquire COVID-19 and are receiving steroids, synthetic or biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. This will help guide rheumatologists and other clinicians such as specialist nurses in advising and caring for their patients.”

EULAR encourages rheumatology clinicians from across Europe to report all cases of COVID-19 in their rheumatology patients, regardless of severity (including asymptomatic patients detected through public health screening). Understanding less severe cases or even mild cases will help develop further understanding regarding those who develop the most severe form.

European cases should only be reported to the EULAR-COVID-19 database, in order to avoid duplication of cases. If you have reported cases to a national database (if there is one in your country) please do not duplicate the reporting to the EULAR database. Data will later be merged with cases reported to the Global Rheumatology Alliance. Non-European EULAR countries should report cases to the EULAR database rather than to the US-based database.

The Pediatric Rheumatology European Society (PReS) will support EULAR in connection with the paediatric side of the database. PReS is an international organisation based in Europe which is dedicated to advance the care and improve the health and well-being of children and young people with rheumatic conditions.  PReS fosters excellence in clinical care, training and education, research and leadership amongst healthcare professionals and scientists worldwide.  Together with patient and parent organisations, PRES promotes the implementation of advances in clinical, basic and translational research to help children reach their full potential.

About EULAR 

The European League against Rheumatism (EULAR) is the European umbrella organisation representing scientific societies, health professional associations and organisations for people with RMDs. EULAR aims to reduce the burden of RMDs on individuals and society and to improve the treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of RMDs. To this end, EULAR fosters excellence in education and research in the field of rheumatology. It promotes the translation of research advances into daily care and fights for the recognition of the needs of people with RMDs by the EU institutions through advocacy action.

Notes to Editors

IRB/Ethics Information:
a. The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) IRB has reviewed the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance and deemed the database to be exempt.  
b. Using the UK Health Research Authority (HRA), decision tool the EULAR-COVID-19 database is not classed as a research study (in line with the tool) and no UKNational Health Service research Ethics Committee or HRA approvals are required. Although this does not cover all nations in Europe, this will be the position likely taken by all authorities across Europe. Please check with your local authority if you are unsure. 

Visit the EULAR COVID-19 database here: https://www.redcap.rss.mhs.man.ac.uk/surveys/?s=NEXNJFWX38

Visit the Global Rheumatology Alliance database here: https://rheum-covid.org

Dear Presidents and Liaisons of EULAR Scientific Member Societies,

I have the pleasure to announce that EULAR has launched a second call for rheumatologist experts in Europe to participate in newly approved EULAR projects.

Please inform your members of the call published on the EULAR website in the “News” section and on the respective standing committee initiative pages:

• Clinical Affairs: https://www.eular.org/clinical_affairs_initiatives.cfm / project “EULAR recommendations for screening and prophylaxis for opportunistic and chronic infectious diseases” by K. Hyrich 
• https://www.eular.org/health_professionals_projects.cfm  project “EULAR recommendations/points to consider for the non-pharmacological management of connective tissue diseases with focus on systemic lupus erythematosus and systemic sclerosis” by C. Bostrom

Interested experts are asked to send a one-page letter of interest outlining briefly their expertise and motivation to participate in one of the projects to Patrizia Jud (patrizia.jud@eular.org). Deadline 23 April 2020. 

Find attached a document which outlines the regulations for the call.

We understand that this may not be the best time to contact you as you are probably all very busy with your duties of medical doctors in times of COVID-19. But we do hope that you will find the time to spread the news and/or letting us know about possible interests which we would then take note of and coordinate with the relevant convenors.

Thank you.

EULAR Guidance for patients about COVID-19

GUIDANCE FOR PATIENTS WITH RMDs ABOUT COVID-19 OUTBREAK

1. Do not stop or reduce your immune suppressive medication at this time unless your physician tells you otherwise for a specific reason.
2. Check with your doctor or rheumatologist if your routine rheumatology appointment is essentialor if it can be safely delayed, performed by telephone or some other remote device.
3. If you have symptoms you may need to be tested for coronavirus. Follow the national advice for access to health care.
4. If you are found positive for COVID-19 please discuss with your doctor or rheumatologist as to what to do with your treatment.
5. Undertake or complete vaccination protection according to EULAR recommendations and or national guidelines.
6. Look for the advice offered by your national public health care system.
7. CORONAVIRUS Protect yourself & others

CECR will be held at 6.-8. 12. 2018., Zagreb, Croatia, Hotel Westin. HRD Congress will be held as a part of CERC on 8. 12. 2018. at the same location.

For more information on CERC click here or visit https://cecr2018.hr

For information about HRD congress click here or visit http://hrd-kongres.org

Dear Friends, Dear Colleagues,

The EULAR/EUSTAR On-line Course on Systemic Sclerosis consists of 10 modules which deal with physiopathology, clinical aspects and management of this complex disease. Students can evaluate their level via interactive clinical cases. Knowledge and skills are targeted to suit a level appropriate for the final years of training as a rheumatologist/internist.

We entourage each EUSTAR centre to register  at least one fellow to the course by using the following link:

https://esor.eular.org/theme/lc_eular/layout/enrol.php?id=7

The course has started middle of September but registration will be kept open until 30 November 2018. As the course is online, it is stil possible to start the course from Module 1

Musculoskeletal sonography course for rheumatologists, Zagreb 2018 is intended to be a combination of lectures and practical sessions. The course is consisted of theoretical talks and supervised hands-on scanning of healthy persons and/or patients with musculoskeletal disorders.

The Course is in a proces of CME accreditation at the Croatian Ministry of Health.

Registration is intended to be opened for all EULAR member countries.

Formal evaluation of the course will be performed by all attendees at the end of theCourse.

Registration fee: 1000 EUR per person ( three days course). Food and accomodation areincluded in the price.

The number of participants will be 30 people.

More info here.

Central European Congress of Rheumatology (CECR) is a traditional meeting of rheumatologists and it is organized every other year by seven central European countries (Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Croatia).
Since its introduction, CECR became the perfect place for exchange of scientific and clinical information. At the end of this year CECR 2018 will be organized in Croatia in Zagreb between 6th and 8th of December.

You can register here: https://cecr2018.hr/registration-2/

• Nele Caeyers, Liaison officer for ReumaNet and Chair of the Standing Committee of PARE
• Prof. Bernard Lauwerys, president of the Royal Belgian Society of Rheumatology
• HPRs TBC

• Test session 1: Thu 12 April at 10:00 CET 

•  Test session 2: Mon 16 April  at 15:00 CET

Programme coordinator

Consultancy and management services

Tel. 0030-6946232776

Email: maria.batziou@takeaction.gr

XVII Mediterranean Congress of  Rheumatology will be held in Genoa from 12th to 14th of april 2018.

Abstract submissions are open. Abstracts should be submitted no later than December 15, 2017 by the online abstract submission form.

Abstract notification:  15 January 2018

Secretariat and Registration Desk

The on-site registration desks will be open during the following days:

• Thursday 12 April 2018 11.00 – 19.00

• Friday 13 April 2018 08.00 – 19.00

• Saturday 14 April 2018 08.00 – 13.00

The official language is English. No simultaneous translation will be provided.

Attendance certificates will be delivered to all regularly registered participants at the end of the meeting.

For more information visit: http://www.mediterraneanrheuma.com

Prague, October 5th - 7th, 2017.

Abstract submissions are open until May 28th.

More info at http://www.isiat2017.com/

Musculoskeletal sonography course for rheumatologists, Zagreb 2017 is intended to be a combination of lectures and practical sessions. The course is consisted of theoretical talks and supervised hands-on scanning of healthy persons and/or patients with musculoskeletal disorders. 

Click here for program and more info.

Musculoskeletal sonography course for rheumatologists will be held in Zagreb, February 2nd - 5th, 2017. It is intended to be a combination of lectures and practical sessions. The course is consisted of theoretical talks and supervised hands-on scanning of healthy persons and/or patients with musculoskeletal disorders.

Institutional Organizer: Clinical Hospital Center Zagreb, Department of Rheumatology, University of Zagreb, Croatia.

Scientific Indorsement: European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Croatian Medical Association Croatian Society for Rheumatology.

More information here.

The 12th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (LUPUS 2017) & the 7th Asian Congress on Autoimmunity (ACA 2017) are proud to invite you to Melbourne, Australia, 26-29 March 2017.

LUPUS 2017 & ACA 2017 are dedicated to bringing participants the latest and greatest developments in treating lupus and autoimmune diseases. This year's speakers boast a variety of expertise that will present the most up-to-date research and practice across all the specialties working on SLE and Autoimmunity. 

A few top names will include: 

• Virginia Pascual - Bioprofiling in SLE (Keynote lecture) 
• Nan Shen - From genomics to therapeutics via structure 
• Fred Houssiau - Evidence based treatment of SLE 
• Daniel TM Chan - Lupus nephritis

ABSTRACT DEADLINE APPROACHING

Don't miss the opportunity to make your voice heard.
The abstract submission countdown has begun, submit yours today! 

Abstract submission deadline: 19 October 2016

I Want to Submit

It is our great pleasure to invite you to the 27th International Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Conference hosted by the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Society (MUSOC), the Israel Society for Diagnostic Ultrasound in Medicine (ISDUM), the Israel Society of Rheumatology and the Israel Society of Orthopedic Surgeons.

The meeting will be held in Tel Aviv, Israel, from October 15-18, 2017.

The Congress will be a great opportunity to hear educational lectures focused on MSK-US anatomy and pathology, live demonstration and hands-on workshops delivered by world class International Faculty. The Congress will as well offer poster exhibition and an extensive technical exhibition.

Tel Aviv is Israel’s largest city located along the beautiful Mediterranean coastline, and renowned for its distinctive Bauhaus architecture. This busy metropolis invigorates visitors with a unique energetic atmosphere, outstanding museums, cultural events, international cuisine, and non-stop active nightlife. As an ancient metropolis, Israel now not only boasts a modern thriving economy, but also a culture rich with historical sites and a diverse heritage.   Jerusalem, the capital city, is sacred to three monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

MUSOC 2017 will be held at the Dan Panorama Hotel, located on the beachfront promenade and neighboring the ancient port city of Jaffa, a step away from Neve Tzedek, Israel’s largest open-air market and Tel Aviv’s oldest and most fashionable neighborhood.

We look forward to welcoming you to Tel Aviv.

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Dear Colleagues, 

On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is our great pleasure to invite you to the 27th International Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Conference hosted by the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Society (MUSOC), the Israel Society for Diagnostic Ultrasound in Medicine (ISDUM), the Israel Society of Rheumatology and the Israel Society of Orthopedic Surgeons.

The meeting will be held in Tel Aviv, Israel, from October 15-18, 2017.

The Congress will be a great opportunity to hear educational lectures focused on MSK-US anatomy and pathology, live demonstration and hands-on workshops delivered by world class International Faculty. The Congress will as well offer poster exhibition and an extensive technical exhibition.

Tel Aviv is Israel’s largest city located along the beautiful Mediterranean coastline, and renowned for its distinctive Bauhaus architecture. This busy metropolis invigorates visitors with a unique energetic atmosphere, outstanding museums, cultural events, international cuisine, and non-stop active nightlife. As an ancient metropolis, Israel now not only boasts a modern thriving economy, but also a culture rich with historical sites and a diverse heritage.   Jerusalem, the capital city, is sacred to three monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

MUSOC 2017 will be held at the Dan Panorama Hotel, located on the beachfront promenade and neighboring the ancient port city of Jaffa, a step away from Neve Tzedek, Israel’s largest open-air market and Tel Aviv’s oldest and most fashionable neighborhood.

We look forward to welcoming you to Tel Aviv.

Sincerely Yours,

Prof. Diana Gaitini

Chairman of the Organization Committee

www.musoc2017.org

The 4^th International Congress on Controversies in Rheumatology & Autoimmunity

 9-11 March 2017, Bologna, Italy

Abstract Deadline: 25 October 2016

Early Registration Deadline: 13 December 2016

cora.kenes.com

CORA 2017, the 4^th International Congress on Controversies in Rheumatology & Autoimmunity, offers a fresh and interactive format where acclaimed experts debate pertinent issues affecting rheumatology, autoimmunity, clinical immunology and related fields. Participants will witness astute debates on the hottest topics: diagnostic and treatment options for RA and SLE, psoriatic arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, systemic sclerosis, fibromyalgia, vasculitis, gout, osteoarthritis, the microbiome, personalized medicine, and ASIA syndrome, as well as therapy withdrawal in remitted patients, use of biosimilars, Vitamin D supplements and many other topics. For the debate topics, click here.

Congress Chairs: Prof. Andrea Doria, Dr. Piercarlo, Sarzi-Puttini, Prof. Zoltan Szekanecz

Honorary Chair: Prof. Yehuda Shoenfeld

For more information and registration use the following link:

http://www.eular.org/edu_online_course_ssc.cfm 

Please, promote it to all the young colleagues who may have interest in CTDs.

The participation to the online course will offer a priority for participating to the upcoming EUSTAR Course to be held in Split in Feb 2017.

The 12th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus & the 7th Asian Congress on Autoimmunity

26-29 March 2017, Melbourne, Australia

Abstract Deadline: 19 October 2016

Early Registration Deadline: 19 December 2016

lupus2017.org

The 12th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (LUPUS 2017) & the 7th Asian Congress on Autoimmunity (ACA 2017) are proud to invite you to Melbourne, Australia, 26-29 March 2017. This exciting joint SLE Congress and Autoimmunity Congress will be a platform for building bridges between clinicians and basic researchers, focusing on global progress in translational research in SLE and autoimmunity. The theme of ACA will be "Microbiome, nutrition and autoimmunity". 
Join colleagues from multiple disciplines, including rheumatology, immunology, dermatology, nephrology and autoimmunity to explore the latest findings and practices at this highly anticipated joint-congress.

LUPUS 2017 Chair: Prof. Eric F. Morand

ACA 2017 Chair: Prof. Yehuda Shoenfeld

Dear EULAR Society members and delegates, 

In the name of Annamaria Iagnocco, chair of EULAR Education and Training, I would like to draw your attention to our EULAR educational offers, in particular the upcoming Postgraduate course, again in Prague this year, from 23-26 October. 

The success of this course and all others is dependent on your support and dissemination and we would cordially like to ask you to spread the word about below offers among your colleagues, friends and fellows. 

1. The longstanding and very popular Postgraduate course, taking place again in Prague 23-26 October http://www.eular.org/edu_course_postgraduate.cfm We accept up to 100 participants and grant 20 bursaries. The regular cost is   700EUR including 3 nights accommodation, all meals, one dinner in town, meet the professor lunches and individual case discussions as well as all workshops and sessions. It would be very much appreciated to be able to welcome many participants from your own country! Please note that we have extended the registration period to 14 September! 

2. Our EULAR Online Courses. By now, we offer 6 individual online courses and all are open for registration. http://www.eular.org/edu_elearning.cfm

More than 3000 participants around the world are currently signed up for either one of the specialised courses or for the full 2-year comprehensive online course. We also offer packages including either the EULAR Textbook on Rheumatic Diseases, the EULAR Textbook on Ultrasound or the EULAR Textbook on Systemic Sclerosis to buy with the course, if wished. Most courses are also available as apps.   

Thanks very much for your continued support and involvement! 

On behalf of the Organising Committee we invite you to the 1st Congress of Rheumatologists in Bosnia and Herzegovina with international participation to be held from 6th to 9th October 2016. in Sarajevo.

This congress is a result of a long and hard work and desire to bring us together and steer us towards the common goal - a more successful treatment of our patients. We hope this congress will provide an opportunity for the selfless sharing and dissemination of knowledge and experience, creative discussion and new friendships.

You can find more info on congress website.

1. - 4. September 2016, Sarajevo. More info:

http://mcrsarajevo.com/index.html##header

www.iofbonehealth.org/contact-us

www.reuma.ba

Dear EMEUNET members, please find here the latest EMEUNET newsletter, EMEUNEWS July Edition, EULAR 2016 Highlights issue. This issue provides a selection of oral presentations and posters that have been presented at this year’s EULAR Congress and includes details about EMEUNET events during the Congress and upcoming educational events. Please distribute it amongst young rheumatologists and researchers in your country and to anyone you feel might be interested in EMEUNET and its activities.

Thank you very much to everyone who contributed in the preparation of this issue.

Best wishes

Your EMEUNET Newsletter Subgroup

visit us @: http://emeunet.eular.org 

   www.facebook.com/EMEUNET

twitter.com/EMEUNET

   emeunet@eular.ch

• Fellows/residents in rheumatology (particularly those preparing for certifying examinations and those who are registered for the on-line EULAR course) 
• Clinician scientists in rheumatology
• Newly certified rheumatologists as well as more experienced rheumatologists who need to remain up-to-date in rheumatology and immunology

3rd Musculoskeletal sonography course for rheumatologists - basic level -Zagreb, May 29 - May 31, 2014.

You can find more info here.

What are the challenges of young people living with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in Europe today? Help us gather information by promoting a short survey. This survey is developed by and for young people between 18-35 from all over Europe. It will only cost the respective respondent about 10 minutes to answer our questions.

By disseminating this survey to young people with RMDs you help us to get a better understanding of what young people experience and how we can improve our information and support!

Survey will be open until 20 September 2013

Your help is very important and much appreciated!

Bulgarian -        https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/pareyouthbulgarian
English -        https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/pareyouthenglish
Estonian -        https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/pareyouthestonian
Finnish -        https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/pareyouthfinnish
French -        https://fr.surveymonkey.com/s/pareyouthfrench
German -        https://de.surveymonkey.com/s/pareyouthgerman
Greek -        https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/pareyouthgreek
Icelandic -        https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/pareyouthicelandic
Italian -        https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/pareyouthitalian
Macedonian -        https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/pareyouthmacedon
Dutch -        https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/pareyouthnederlands
Romanian -        https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/pareyouthromanian
Polish -        https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/pareyouthpolish
Portuguese -        https://pt.surveymonkey.com/s/pareyouthportuguese
Serbian -        https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/pareyouthserbian
Swedish -        https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/pareyouthswedish
Slovak -        https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/pareyouthslovak

The European Rheumatology Research Foundation (ERRF) recently opened its doors. Thus we are happy to remind you that ERRF launched a call for research proposals in the area of Osteoarthritis (OA).

We would like to ask to spread the news to anyone who may be interested and working in this field. Researchers who wish to submit a project proposal will be required to first send us a Letter of Intent as described in the call announcement. Such a letter of intent should reach the ERRF Secretariat by 1 September 2013 at the latest.

Please visit our website www.errf.net for more information and full application details.

We hope that this call will find many interested parties, and we look forward to hearing from you.

For easy reference, we also attached the call announcement as a pdf here.

 15.th annual congress of Croatian Society for Rheumatology will be held at Hotel Le Meridien Lav, Split, 17.10.2013 - 20.10.2013.

Download program, poster, travel info and view newsletter.

22. & 23.03.2013.

Ven'ue: Croatian Medical Association, Zagreb, Šubiæeva  9

Symposium with international participation: Genetics in Pediatric Cardiology and Rheumatology

Organiser:

Croatian Association for Pediatric Cardiology and Rheumatology,

Croatian Society for Human Genetic, Croatian Medical Association

Download .ppt presentation for more info

We would like to invite you to the 9th Central European Congress of Rheumatology (CECR 2012), held between 1^st and 3^rd September 2012 in Cracow.

More info: http://www.reumatologija.org/Kongresi.aspx?link=CECR2012

We are proud to present you the recently published book "Chalenges in Rheumatology", edited by prof. dr. sc. Miroslav Harjaèek. It is an open access book thus you can read it and print significant chapters from:

http://www.intechopen.com/books/show/title/challenges-in-rheumatology

Musculoskeletal sonography course for rheumatologists, Zagreb 2012 is intended to be a combination of lectures and practical sessions. The course consists of theoretical talks and supervised hands-on scanning of healthy persons and/or patients with musculoskeletal disorders.

Sponsorship: ESAOTE, General Electric, Olympus, MSD, Abbott, Pfizer, Roche.
ESAOTE, GE and Olympus will provide ultrasound equipment free of charge.

Sponsors will not have any influence on the course programme, scientific and other content, or speakers in any way.

The Course is in a proces of CME accreditation at the Croatian Ministry of Health. Registration is intended to be opened for all EULAR member countries. Formal evaluation of the course will be performed by all attendees at the end of each course day.

The number of participants is limited to 30. This 3-day course fee will be 1000 EUR per participant (lodging and food is included in the course price).

Download booklet, programme and application form.

Croatian Society for Rheumatology 13th congress will be held in Cavtat on 20 - 23 October 2011.

Participation fee is 800 kuna for specialists and 600 kuna for residents,

You can download the schedule here.

If you have an RMD you can enter a good quality photograph of yourself participating in your favourite physical activity, exercise or sport with a short statement about how this helps you overcome some of the physical challenges of your condition and how being active improves your life.  Enter now!

We want to encourage as many people as possible to view the 'Action Shot' gallery and vote for their favourite photo-story in the competition. Anyone can view and vote. Tell your friends!

What sort of picture should I send?  What should I write?
Photographs should be inspiring and clearly show you performing the activity, exercise or sport. Each photograph should be accompanied by a short statement (no more than 100 words) in English describing how the activity has improved your life.

Eligibility

The competition is open to all people with RMDs around the world. There are two prize categories for the winners of the online voting:

One for people with RMDs living in EULAR countries only

One for people with RMDs living in non-EULAR countries

Prizes

The online winner from a EULAR country will win Euros 250, have their picture included in a special 2012 calendar and have the opportunity to attend the EULAR Autumn Conference for People with Arthritis/Rheumatism in Europe (PARE), which is being held in Athens from 25 - 27 November 2011.  Travel and accommodation expenses are included in the prize.  
The online winner from non-EULAR countries will win the equivalent of Euros 250

Campaign calendar
A panel of independent judges will also select eleven other pictures from EULAR countries and, together with the online winner, these will be made up into a fabulous calendar for 2012 - the year of the Olympics and Paralympics.

Thank you! in case you have questions, or would like to be unsubscribed from this email list, please don't hesitate and write to WAD@eular.org

The Department of Medical Sciences of The Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts in cooperation with the Department of Biotechnology University of Rijeka is proud to announce the 2nd edition of the “International Conference on Regenerative Orthopedics and Tissue Engineering”, to be held in Opatija, Croatia on September 21-22, 2012.

You can find more information on http://www.depol.org/icro2012

Dear Presidents and EULAR liaisons

We are happy to inform you that EULAR is launching a call for research proposals in the area of pain. Please visit our website www.eular.org for more information and application details (see "EULAR Spotlight"). Read more >>

We would like to ask to share the news with anyone who may be interested and working in this field. Researchers who wish to submit a project proposal will be required to first send us a Letter of Intent as described in the call announcement.  Such a letter of intent should reach the EULAR Secretariat by 31 August 2011 at the latest.

We hope that this call will find many interested parties, and we look forward to hearing from them.

Kind regards,

Patrizia Jud
Executive Assistant
EULAR Secretariat
Seestrasse 240
8802 Kilchberg
T: +41 44 716 3037
F: +41 44 716 3039
E: patrizia.jud@eular.org
W: www.eular.org

Target audience

• Rheumatologists who need to remain up-to date in rheumatology
• Fellows preparing for certifying examinations
• Fellows who have registered for the on-line EULAR course

Learning objectives

• Assess the current state of knowledge in rheumatology
• Update knowledge in key areas of rheumatology
• Develop a working understanding of the biologic processes underlying rheumatic diseases, the new technologies used in their study as well as their clinical applications
• Apply new clinical problem-solving skills

• Pursue in-depth studying using critically reviewed evidence based references

Topics and Features

• Scientific basis of rheumatology:

o    Epidemiology, outcomes, evidence-based rheumatology

o    Biologic process and novel technologies in the investigation of rheumatic diseases

• Aetiopathogenesis and management of rheumatic diseases

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  • Inflammatory arthritides: early arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathies
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus, antiphospholipid syndrome, Sjogren's disease
  • Systemic vasculitis
  • Systemic sclerosis and inflammatory myositis
  • Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis
  • Diffuse and local pain syndromes
  • Crystal and infection induced arthritis
  • Laboratory testing and Imaging in rheumatic diseases
  • Medical aspects of rheumatic diseases
  • Pediatric rheumatology for the adult rheumatologist
  • Surgical management of rheumatic diseases
  • Case-presentations of challenging patients
  • Rheumatology quiz

Read more:

EULAR_13th_Postgraduate_Course.doc

Announcement and program of the summer school on Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease.

Info: http://icvd.eu/pages.php?page=1

Download: ICVD_summerschool_Poster.pdf

Division for Experimental Pathology and Immunology
Laboratory of Autoimmunity
Innsbruck Medical University

We are delighted to inform you that the French Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine organizes Annual Congress of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - Nantes (France)

MPR Sofmer Nantes 2011

October 13th-15th, 2011 - La Cite Nantes Events Center, Nantes (France).

Abstract submission is open on www.atout-org.com/sofmer2011, on the « Call for Abstract » page.

IMPORTANT: Your abstract has to be submitted in French AND in English.

Further information are available on the congress website.

*** Submission deadline: April 11^th, 2011 ***

Pr Brigitte Perrouin Verbe & Pr Jean-François Mathé

The Presidents of Congress

Pr Alain Yelnik

The President of SOFMER

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Informations & Logistique / Logistics & Information

MPR SOFMER NANTES 2011

Atout Organisation Science

Village d'Entreprises Saint-Henri

Rue Anne Gacon - Bât 24

13016 Marseille – France

Tel: +33 (0)4 96 15 12 50

Fax: +33 (0)4 96 15 12 51

E-Mail: sofmer2011@atout-org.com

Web: www.atout-org.com/sofmer2011

• Croatian Society for Rheumatology 13th congress, Cavtat, 20. - 23. October 2011.
• EULAR, London, 25 - 28 May 2011 - http://www.eular.org/
• OARSI, San Diego, 15 - 18 September 2011 - http://www.oarsi.org/
• ACR, Chicago, 5 - 9 November 2011 - http://www.rheumatology.org/

• EULAR 2012 - Berlin, 6. - 9. lipnja 2012. - http://www.eular.org/

The estimates of the burden of musculoskeletal conditions are being revised for the new Global Burden of Disease and Risk Factors Study. This will inform health policy in most countries and it is therefore of great importance that the reflects the true burden of these conditions.

The burden is estimated as Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) and Years Lived with Disability (YLDs). It is calculated from knowing the numbers affected, for how long they are affected and by how much their health is impaired. This is measured by "disability weights" in which different health outcomes are compared with each other ie "Imagine two people - the first person is completely blind, and the second person suffers from constant intense back pain. Who is healthier overall?"

We need your help by taking part in this survey and helping ensure appropriate weighting of the different health outcomes, many of which are musculoskeletal.

Please log onto http://www.gbdsurvey.org/

Please forward this to anyone (individuals, groups or organisations) who may be interested in helping ensure that there is an appropriate recognition of the impact of common conditions in particular musculoskeletal problems.

Thank you

Tony Woolf

Chair
International Coordinating Council Bone and Joint Decade 2010 - 2010

Professor Anthony D Woolf
Peninsula Medical School, Univesities of Exeter & Plymouth

Department of Rheumatology
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro TR1 3LJ

12th Annual Congress of Croatian Society for Rheumatology will be held in Zadar, Hotel Falkensteiner, October 14th -  17th, 2010

Main topics:

1. Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
2. Non - pharmacological treatment of rheumatic diseases
3. Ultrasound treatment of rheumatic diseases
4. Free comminications

More information:  www.atlantis-travel.hr

Important!

2010 annual membership fee: 150,00 KN. Kuna account : Hrvatski lijeènièki zbor, Šubiæeva 9, Zagreb in Zagrebaèka banka, no. 2360000-1101214818, reference number 268-25; foreign currency: ibid., no. 70300-978-3271676,  SWIFT: ZABAHR2X, IBAN 7423600001101214818

Retired members are not required to pay the membership fee!

Important!

2010 annual membership fee: 150,00 KN. Kuna account : Hrvatski lijeènièki zbor, Šubiæeva 9, Zagreb in Zagrebaèka banka, no. 2360000-1101214818, reference number 268-25; foreign currency: ibid., no. 70300-978-3271676,  SWIFT: ZABAHR2X, IBAN 7423600001101214818

Retired members are not required to pay the membership fee!

Professor Ivo Jajiæ, MD, DSc (1932 - 2010)

Ivo Jajiæ, retired university professor, died on June 9th 2010 in Zagreb. He was buried on June 10th 2010 on Mirogoj.

Professor Jajiæ is remembered for his love and work in Croatian rheumatology: in its organization, development and publications, as well as in health care for rheumatic patients.

Professor Jajiæ was the president of the Croatian Society for Rheumatology  (1977-1985, 1996-1998), editor in chief of the journal "Reumatizam" (1991-1998) and a full member of the Croatian Academy for Medical Sciences (since 1982).

In 2008, professor Ivo Jajiæ was given an honorary membership in the Croatian Society for Rheumatology.

Professor Jajiæ was a recipient of other Croatian awards and recognitions, together with honorary memberships in numerous European rheumatologic societies.

Thank you Professor Jajiæ!

Members of the Croatian Society for Rheumatology.

Society Meeting on May 12th, 2010

Plenary meeting on Wednesday, May 12th 2010, 18,00-20,00 h, in great plenary lecture room in Zagreb, Šubiæeva 9

Programme

1. Professor Simeon Grazio, MD, DSc (KB "Sestre milosrdnice") - "Osteoarthritis and obesity" (20 min)
2. Silva Pukšiæ, MD (KB "Dubrava") - "Metotrexat" (20 min)
3. Miscelanea

The attendance will be earned by Croatian Medical Chamber points!

Report from 118th Annual Assembly of Croatian Medical Assembly on web:  www.hlz.hr

Delegates of Assembly awarded for 2009 the following members of Croatian Society for Rheumatology:

• Primarius Goran Ivaniševiæ, MD, MSc - honorary member
• Professor Ivan D¾idiæ, MD, DSc - charter 
• Primarius Zoja Gnjidiæ, MD, MSc - charter
• Associate professor Dušanka Martinoviæ Kaliterna, MD, DSc - charter
• Mirjana Jukica, MD - acknowledgement certificate