Empowered Rheumatologists – women leading the way
Kavitha MM MD, DNB, DM, SCEConsultant Rheumatologist, Kauvery Hospitals, Chennai, India, Tamil Nadu The role of a woman rheumatologist A female rheumatologist significantly contributes to society, particularly in addressing the unique challenges faced by women with rheumatic diseases. Women aged 18 to 45, a group often sexually and socially active, commonly experience these conditions. In a […]
Ethical issues concerning the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare
Mohit Goyal MD, FACR, FRCP EdinConsultant, Division of Rheumatology, CARE Pain & Arthritis Centre, Udaipur, Rajasthan “In future, there shall be only two types of people – those who have embraced AI and those who are embracing AI.” Anonymous Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay and while it is unlikely to replace human […]
The Generative AI models – Unveiling the strengths and limitations of ChatGPT and its peers
Kunal Chandawar MD, DM (Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology)Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Imagine your brain as a sponge that soaks up all the information it comes across right from the time you’re born. Over the years, this sponge gets filled with words, […]
Revolutionising digital health care – the impact of AI
Suchitra Kataria MBBS, MD, MBAFounder and CEO – Mélange Communications Pte Ltd, Singapore Technological revolution in healthcare In a traditional doctor-patient relationship, we have a recent entrant – technology, especially over a decade, making waves and shaking things in many ways. Medicine has always been deeply rooted in data-driven, evidence-based science. But, technology or digitization […]
Takeaways from the IRACON
Irlapati Rajendra Vara Prasad MD, DM (Rheumatology), APLAR Fellowship, Centre for Rheumatology, UCL, London, UKConsultant Rheumatologist, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, Telangana IRACON 2023, held from November 23rd to November 26th, was a comprehensive exploration of advancements and challenges in the field of rheumatology and truly reflects its theme – ‘Crossing Frontiers in Rheumatology’. The conference began […]
IRA Secretary’s Message
Vinod Ravindran MD, MRCP (UK), MSc-Rheumatology (King’s College, London, UK), CCT-Rheumatology (UK), MRCP-Rheumatology (UK), FRCP (Edin)Director, Centre for Rheumatology, Calicut, Kerala Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to have the opportunity to serve the Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA) as its secretary for the next two years. I am grateful for the support and affection I have received from […]
From the Editor
Vinod Ravindran MD, MRCP (UK), MSc-Rheumatology (King’s College, London, UK), CCT-Rheumatology (UK), MRCP-Rheumatology (UK), FRCP (Edin)Director, Centre for Rheumatology, Calicut, Kerala Dear Colleagues, I am delighted to present the December 2023 issue of the IRA e-newsletter. I thank all the members for their appreciation and constructive feedback on the previous three issues. Our editorial board has worked collectively to […]
Behind the scenes – orchestrating IRACON 2023
Raj Kiran Dudam MD, FACR, FIRHDirector and Senior Consultant Rheumatologist, HRC Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana As the Organizing Secretary for IRACON 2023, our journey began over a year ago with the ambitious goal of orchestrating a seamless and impactful conference. We initiated the process by dividing responsibilities among various committees, recognizing the complexity and depth of […]
Rheumatology in India and beyond (UK)
Shabina Habibi DM (Rheumatology), MRCP (London)Consultant Rheumatology, Queens Hospital, Barking Havering and Redbridge University Trust, Romford, United Kingdom What are the main differences and similarities in rheumatology practice between India and the UK, and how do these affect patient care? In the UK, healthcare through the NHS offers free services, but patients with rheumatological conditions […]
From the Executive Editor: Unravelling Artificial Intelligence – Essential Insights for Rheumatologists
Keerthi Talari MD, DM (Rheumatology)Consultant Rheumatologist, Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Telangana Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in human lives, revolutionizing the way we approach our day to day personal and professional activities’. AI refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks requiring human intelligence, such as problem-solving, speech recognition, […]
