CONVENERS

1ST SPEAKER: DR.M.HEMA MD DM APPROACH TO POLYARTHRITIS

2ND SPEAKER: DR.Lt.Col.ABHISHEK KUMAR MD DM DNB(RHEUMATOLOGY) INVESTIGATIONS IN RHEUMATOLOGICAL DISEASES

3RD SPEAKER: DR.M.M.KAVITHA MD DNB DM CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE

4TH SPEAKER: DR.SHAM SANTHANAM MD DM CURRENT CONCEPTS IN DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT OF AXIAL SPONDYLOARTHRITIS DR. M.HEMA MBBS, MD, DM Approach to polyarthritis DR. M.HEMA MBBS, MD, DM

EDUCATION

MBBS – CHENGAL PATTU MEDICAL COLLEGE. MD - . D.M. - .

WORK EXPERIENCE Consultant at MIOT International Hospital DR. HEMA M 19 Years Experience Overall

MBBS, MD, DM 6 years as specialist ACHIEVEMENTS AND EXPERIENCE Areas of interest:- Spondylo-arthropathy She is esteemed member of Indian Rheumatology Association. Lt. Col. (Dr.) Abhishek Kumar MD, DNB

EDUCATION MBBS: AFMC, Pune MD (Medicine): Command Hospital, DNB rheumatology: Army Hospital (Research and Referral), Delhi

WORK EXPERIENCE Consultant Rheumatologist at Command Hospital, Kolkata

ACHIEVEMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

Lt. Col. (Dr.) Abhishek Kumar Publications: 8 Diagnostic utility of RF and ACPA in Indian population. MD, DNB Stem cell transplant in systemic sclerosis in Books: 3 Area of interest: SLE, Vasculitis, ILD Dr M.M.Kavitha MD, DNB, DM

Connective Tissue Diseases In Clinical Practice Dr M.M.Kavitha MD, DNB, DM POSITION

Associate Professor of Rheumatology, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital Consultant Rheumatologist, Prashanth Superspeciality hospitals, Velachery

ACHIEVEMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

Chief Minister’s Scholarship Awardee 1998 Balfour Memorial Gold Medal MBBS ; General Medicine 2004 MD (General Medicine) – Gold Medalist, Medical College 2008 TN Dr.MGR Medical University – Second Rank Holder IRACON 2014 –Best Poster Dr M.M.Kavitha Indian Journal of Rheumatology – 3rd best original Article 2016 Publications: 14 Study on Demography and Outcome of Extraglandular Manifestations of Primary Sjӧgren’s Syndrome MD, DNB, DM Compressive Myelopathy: A Rare Clinical Presentation of IgG4-related Disease, Indian Journal Of Rheumatology, 2016

Authored chapter in Rheumatic Rarities – IgG4RD Lupus Monograph - Management of renal lupus Special Interest: Lupus, Vasculitis, Sjogrens Syndrome Dr. S. SHAM M.D, D.M, SCE (RCP UK) European Certificate of Rheumatology

POSITION Consultant Rheumatologist, Gleneagles Global & Vijaya Hospitals, SHAM’s Rheumatic Care Centre.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Associate editor – Indian journal of rheumatology Publications: 20 + International & National ; Books and chapters: 3 Area of interest: Vasculitis, ILD, MSK USG Dr. S. SHAM HONORS/AWARDS: D.M. Rheumatology : M.D, D.M, SCE (RCP UK) Best Outgoing Student (TN MGR University Gold Medal) European Certificate of INDO-UK Rheumatology Travel Fellowship – 2016 Rheumatology M.D (General medicine): Best Outgoing Student in M.D General Medicine. Won Gold Medal - Competitive Examination in Thoracic medicine & Cardiology Dr. S. SHAM M.D, D.M, SCE (RCP UK) European Certificate of Rheumatology Current Concepts in Diagnosis and management of Axial SpA FLIER FLIER REGISTERATION DETAILS ❖Total number of Delegates Registered – 545 from 15 different states

❖512 people live streamed the Conference simultaneously

❖102 people participated in the Poster Presentation WEBSITE SNAP SHOT WEBSITE SNAP SHOT RESOURCE PERSONS CV

1ST CHAIRPERSON: DR.N.N.ANAND MD FRCP FACP APPROACH TO POLYARTHRITIS

2ND CHAIRPERSON: DR.(Brig) K SHANMUGANANDAN MD DNB PDF(RHEUM) INVESTIGATIONS IN EULAR CC RHEUMATOLOGICAL DISEASES

3RD CHAIRPERSON: DR.V.PADMA MD FRCP FACP CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE

4TH CHAIRPERSON: DR.R.VEDAMANICKAM MD CURRENT CONCEPTS IN DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT OF AXIAL SPONDYLOARTHRITIS DR. N.N. ANAND MBBS, MD, PG Dip in Diabetology. CCEBDM, FIMSA, FRCP(UK)

EDUCATION MBBS – Annamalai University. MD - Sri Ramachandra Medical College. P.G. Diploma In Diabetology - Annamalai University. CCEBDM, FIMSA, FRCP(UK), FACP(GLASGOW)

WORK EXPERIENCE HOD & Professor of Medicine, Dept. Of General Medicine, SBMCH. Consultant Diabetologist and General Physician for over 20 years. Worked as faculty in Dept of Medicine, from 2004. DR. N.N. ANAND Dissertation and Thesis evaluator and also MBBS and MD examiner for various Indian Medical Universities. MBBS, MD,PG Dip in Diabetology. CCEBDM, FIMSA, ACHIEVEMENTS AND EXPERIENCE FRCP(UK), FACP(GLASGOW) He has published over 30 Papers, and presented in various national and international journals and conferences. He is Member Of American Diabetic Association. Prof (Brig.)DR.K.SHANMUGANANDAN MBBS, MD, DNB, EULARCC(Rheumatology)

EDUCATION MBBS – Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. MD- Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. EULARCC (Rheumatology). WORK EXPERIENCE Professor, Dept of General Medicine, Sree Balaji Medical College. Consultant Rheumatologist, Dr. Rela’s Institute of Medical Centre, . 32 years of experience in the field of medicine. Prof (Brig.)DR.K.SHANMUGANANDAN ACHIEVEMENTS AND EXPERIENCE Published a total of 75 papers in various National and International journals. MBBS, MD, DNB, EULARCC(Rheumatology) 16 years of teaching experience. Field of interest – Geriatric rheumatology, Systemic connective tissue. disease, antiphospholipid Syndrome. Prof DR. V. PADMA MBBS, MD, PG Dip in Diabetology, CCEBDM, FIMSA, FRCP(UK)

EDUCATION MBBS – Madras Medical College (1994). MD - in (2004). P.G. Diploma In Diabetology - Annamalai University –2006. CCEBDM, FIMSA, FACP, FRCP(Glasgow).

WORK EXPERIENCE Professor of Medicine, Dept. Of General Medicine, SBMCH. Working as faculty in dept of medicine, from 2004. Dissertation and Thesis evaluator and also MBBS and MD examiner for various Indian Medical Universities. Prof DR. V. PADMA ACHIEVEMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

She has published 59 Papers, presented 41 Papers in various national and international journals MBBS, MD, PG Dip in and conferences respectively and given over 50 Lectures. Diabetology, CCEBDM, FIMSA, Member in API, IMA, RSSDI. FRCP(UK) Fellow of American College of Physician, Royal College of Glasgow. Member of Editorial board of IJPBS journal. Prof DR. R. VEDAMANICKAM MBBS, MD

EDUCATION

MBBS – Madras Medical College, Chennai(1969 – 1975) MD (Internal Medicine) – Stanley Medical College, Chennai (1981-1984)

WORK EXPERIENCE

1981 – 1984 Stanley Medical College, Chennai 2009 – 2011 Tagore Medical College, Chennai 2011 feb – till date Associate Professor, Dept. of General Medicine, Sree Balaji Medical Prof DR. R. VEDAMANICKAM College and Hospital ACHIEVEMENTS MBBS, MD Received “ARASU PANIYIL SADHANAYALAR VIRUDHU “in Namakkal District Received Best Secretary And Branch Award Of Indian Medical Association Of Velur Branch in Namakkal District SOUVENIER RELEASE PHOTOS WELCOME ADDRESS BY Prof.Dr.N.N.ANAND As the Head of Department of General Medicine, I feel immense pleasure in welcoming all the participants of RHEUMACON conference amidst this COVID time. The year 2020 has been nothing short of bedlam, as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. Rheumacon was planned in the month of March initially only to be put in a state of disarray amidst the lockdowns. Months later, we have had to go virtual to bring you this conference. The organizing team has done a wonderful job in bringing the conference to this platform lead by Prof.Brig.Dr.K.Shanmuganandan. Kudos to the team and best wishes. Innumerable number of diseases and ailments, many contribute to the auto-immune disorder in recent times . Unlike other branches of Medicine, Rheumatology isn't just a study on illness in a system, instead it involves numerous systemic illness which requires in-depth knowledge and analytical thinking to tackle the condition. Today's speakers are eminent Rheumatologists who are here to provide you the thinking process necessary for approaching these cases. I thank the Dean, Medical Education Unit and the administration in all their support to make this event happen. I wish this RHEUMACON conference turns out to be successful event and knowledge seeking platform for all Students, Post graduates, and Faculties. This conference is the next small step in braving the new normal in these uncertain times.

Prof.Dr.N N ANAND MD.,FRCP.,FACP., Head Of Department, Department of General Medicine, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai. RHEUMATOLOGIST PERSPECTIVE

From the organizing coordinator’s desk Teaching medicine is an art and often challenging.The COVID pandemic has reset the world and living in unimaginable ways To quickly adapt to the new normal in imparting medical education we at the Department of Medicine and Medical education unit of Sree Balaji MedicalCollege and Hospital have envisaged a National virtual Rheumatology conference-“RHEUMACON 2020 .The theme of the conference is’ Back to basics’.The response nationwide has been overwhelming with …. Registrations and …..poster submission. I would like to thank the administration especially The Managing trustee,,,,, the Dean …… and The Medical superindendant …..for their unstinted support for the conference I would be failing in my duty if I do not mention the immense contribution BY DR NN ANAND HOD Department of Medicine , Dr Padma Professor Department of medicine and the faculty for their valuble inputs in this innovative effort I would also like to place on record the sincere gratitude to all the residents of the Department for their untiring work in fructification of this endeveour. SNAP SHOT OF SESSIONS SNAP SHOT OF SESSIONS SNAP SHOT OF SESSIONS POSTER PRESENTATION EVENT POSTER PRESENTATION EVENT Judges

DR N N Anand Prof Dr Padma v 1 Professor and Head of Department 2 Professor Department of General Medicine Department of General Medicine

Prof (Brig.)DR.K.SHANMUGANANDAN Prof DR. R. VEDAMANICKAM 3 4 Consultant Rheumatologist and Associate Professor Professor Department of General Medicine Department of General Medicine

5 Dr Anuradha N Associate Professor Department of General Medicine

Dr. Swapna U S (Manakula Vinayakar Medical College) A Deviant Manifestation Of Sarcoidosis: Bilateral Inguinal Lymphadenopathy

Dr. Guhan R K (Chettinad University) Comparative Study Of Bone Mineral Density Versus Peripheral Vascularity In Systemic Sclerosis In Premenopausal Women Dr. Apparanjitha V Ramana (Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital) Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Dr. Vaishali (Chettinad University) Improving Athletic Participation In Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Dr. Pedro P (Chettinad University) Frequency Of Arthritis-like MRI Findings In The Forefeet Of Healthy Volunteers Versus Patients With Symptomatic Rheumatoid Arthritis Or Psoriatic Arthritis

Dr. V Jennifer Priscilla (Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital) Joint Hypermobility Syndrome – Travails Of A Young Boy Dr. Denish Kumar M K (Chettinad University) Ultrasonography As a Imaging Modality To Differentiate Pes Anserinus Bursitis From Knee Osteoarthritis

Dr. Narmada DA (Chettinad University) Role Of MRI Of Sacro-Iliac Joint In Spondyloarthropathy Dr. J Vijay (Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital) Low Dose Short Term Oral Methylprednisolone In Management Of Polymyalgia Rheumatica In Indian Patients:an Observational Study

Dr. Ampalaya M R (Chettinad University) Comparative Study Of Bone Mineral Density Versus Peripheral Vascularity In Systemic Sclerosis In Premenopausal Women

DR. JENNIFER PRISCILLA (Paediatric Resident, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital)

Joint Hypermobility Syndrome – Travails Of A Young Boy DR. J VIJAY (General Medicine Resident, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital) Low Dose Short Term Oral Methylprednisolone In Management Of Polymyalgia Rheumatica In Indian Patients:an Observational Study DR. PEDRO P (Resident, Radiology Department, Chettinad University)

Frequency Of Arthritis-like MRI Findings In The Forefeet Of Healthy Volunteers aVersus Patients With Symptomatic Rheumatoid Arthritis Or Psoriatic Arthritis DR. DENISH KUMAR M K (Resident, Orthopedics Deparment, Chettinad University) Ultrasonography As a Imaging Modality To Differentiate Pes Anserinus Bursitis From Knee Osteoarthritis DR. APPARANJITHA V RAMANA (MBBS, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital) Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

VOTE OF THANKS BY DR.S.SURESH KANNA RHEUMACON – 2020 BACK TO BASICS Honorable chief guests our most valued invited postgraduates and undergraduates! It’s my privilege to have been asked to propose a vote of thanks on this occasion. I, on behalf of department of general medicine , and the entire Sree Balaji medical college and hospital , and on my own behalf extend a very hearty vote of thanks to all speakers for gracing your important work and sharing with us your experience and knowledge today! I would like to thank Dr.J Sree Nisha madam and Er. N elamaran , the backbone of our college and hospital for trusting us and giving this opportunity. A special thanks to our beloved dean , DR W M S Johnson sir for a prompt approval and enthusiastically giving a helping hand in all needs . I wish to express my gratitude to Dr. R Veerabahu sir for guiding us all the way through. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Dr. N N Anand sir , head of the department of general medicine for nurturing the idea of Rheumacon and steering it in right direction . I am grateful to Dr. K Shanmuganadan sir for seedling the idea of Rhemacon A big ‘Thank You’ to Dr M. Hema for her discussion on approach to polyarthritis. Madam, you have helped our postgraduates for a quick and easy clinical evalution . RHEUMACON – 2020 BACK TO BASICS

I must mention our deep sense of appreciation for Dr Lt.Col. Abhisek kumar, for his explanation on investigations. Sir, you have brought us a step head in our evaluation. Further, we are greatful to Dr. M M kavitha , for the topic connective tissue disease in clinical practice. I also wish to express my gratitude to Dr Sham Santhanam, for his analysis on current trends in spondyloarthritis. We are all inspired by your great words! Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to place on record our hearty thanks to the medical representatives team IPCA for the perfect logistic support and guidance they have extended to all of us at Rheumacon conference. I also extend my thanks to scientific and organizing committee for their enormous support this event and a sincere thanks to the professors – associate and assistants and our beloved Postgraguates for making this event a grand success. Well, an event like this cannot happen overnight. The wheels start rolling weeks ago. It requires planning and a birds eye for details. We have been fortunate enough to be backed by a team of very motivated and dedicated doctors who know their job and the result oriented. Thank you everyone for making this event successful. FEEDBACK ANALYSIS RHEUMACON 2020 Prof (Brig.)DR.K.SHANMUGANANDAN

MBBS, MD, DNB, EULARCC(Rheumatology)

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