Reproductive Rheumatology – Evolution and prospects
Mehret Birru Talabi MD, PhDAssociate Professor of Medicine with tenure, University of Pittsburgh, Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Pittsburgh, PA, USADirector of Women’s and Reproductive Health Rheumatology Clinic, UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA, USA What are the common challenges faced in managing the reproductive health issues of patients with rheumatic diseases? One major challenge arises during […]
From Podium to Impact: Mastering the art of effective lectures
Rohini Handa MD, DNB, FAMS, FICP, FACR, FRCP (Glasgow)Senior Consultant, Department of Rheumatology, Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, India. What, according to you, makes a lecture truly impactful?Three things go into the making of a great talk: Content Visual presentation of information on the slides Delivery All these require thought, time, and effort. Few people can lecture extempore. […]
Emerging therapies in CTD-PAH
KV Kishore Babu MD, DMSenior Consultant Rheumatologist, Anvi Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a serious complication of various connective tissue diseases (CTD), with significant morbidity and mortality. Although new drugs have been added to the treatment regimen, the survival rate has not improved significantly. Different therapeutic targets are being evaluated […]
Review of Treatment guidelines for CTD-PAH
Prateek Deo MD, DMConsultant and Head, Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Bansal Hospital, Bhopal, India Connective tissue diseases (CTDs) are a heterogeneous group of systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases characterised by immune dysregulation and the production of disease-specific autoantibodies. CTDs frequently affect the cardiopulmonary system and substantially increase the risk for the development of pulmonary […]
Screening for PAH in CTDs – When and How
Abhra Chandra Chowdhury DMConsultant, Joint and Tooth Clinic, Kolkata, West Bengal Who & When Screening is most strongly recommended for Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) and Scleroderma-spectrum disorders, particularly when disease duration exceeds 3 years. Other factors prompting screening include those with symptoms, positive biomarkers (e.g., anti-centromere Antibody, U1-RNP), or abnormal Pulmonary Function Tests in other CTDs like […]
Ayerza’s disease
Anu Balakrishnan MD, DM Consultant Rheumatologist, Telicherry Co-operative Hospital, Telicherry, Kerala In rheumatology practice, we see CTD-associated pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH), PAH associated with ILD, Veno-occlusive disease, and chronic thromboembolic hypertension. Let us dive into the history of PAH from the initial reports to the latest classification. Early description of the disease Early studies describe the […]
Activities and Events
Activities and events conducted by IRA members in June to December 2025 SOARCON 2025, the national program of osteoarthritis was held on 4-6 July, at Kolkata Biswadip Ghosh, West Bengal RheumaConnect 2025 was held at SAIMS, Indore, on 31st August 2025. Upendra Rathore, Indore 6th annual conference of IRA-Assam Chapter held on 23rd and 24th […]
From the IRA Secretary’s Desk
Rajkiran DudamHonorary Secretary, Indian Rheumatology Association Dear Colleagues, It is my pleasure to present the December 2025 issue of the IRA E-Newsletter, an edition that reflects the academic energy, clinical depth, and collaborative spirit that define our rheumatology community. This quarter’s theme focuses on Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Connective Tissue Diseases (CTD-PAH)—an area of growing […]
IRA President’s Message
Aman SharmaPresident, Indian Rheumatology Association Respected Seniors and Dear Friends It is a profound honour to step into the role of President of the Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA). As I assume this responsibility, I am filled with gratitude for the trust placed in me and with deep respect for the legacy built by my predecessors. […]
From the Executive Editors
Upendra Rathore MD, DMAssociate Professor, Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, SAIMS, Indore, India Madhuri H R DNB, DMSenior Consultant, Star Hospitals, Hyderabad Dear Readers, Welcome to the December 2025 edition of our IRA e-newsletter—a fitting finale to this editorial team’s enriching journey of science, collaboration, and shared purpose. As we hand over the baton to the […]
