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.