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Rheumatoid Arthritis " The Unlucky Hands "

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Rheumatoid Arthritis " The Unlucky Hands "

United Arab Emirates flagPresented United Arab Emirates by Dr. Ahmed Abogamal

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Case Description

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints, often leading to inflammation, pain, and progressive joint damage. The term "The Unlucky Hands" may be used metaphorically to describe the unfortunate impact of RA on the hands, which are commonly affected...

Case Summary

  • The talk centers around Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), humorously referred to as "Romaltoy Dars-Farters," emphasizing the challenges in diagnosis and management despite advancements in understanding the disease's pathogenesis. RA is described as a common rheumatic syndrome affecting a significant portion of the population, characterized by inflammation driven by cytokine conduction leading to cartilage and bone destruction, ultimately causing deformities and functional disability.

Speaker Profile

Dr. Ahmed Abogamal

Dr. Ahmed Abogamal

Consultant Rheumatologist & Professor Of Joint Disease, Gargash Hospital, DXB

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