Live stream: Doctoring the TARDIS part 2 – The Doctor versus the bugs: An update on aspects of infectious disease and rheumatology

Following on from the popular Doctoring the TARDIS – Troublesome Aspects of Rheumatology: Disease In Systems event in 2019, part 2 will provide rheumatology healthcare professionals with an update on managing aspects of infectious diseases and recurring problematic issues when treating rheumatology patients, with particular reference to biologic medications.

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Key topics include Tuberculosis (TB), hepatitis, non-communicable inflammatory diseases in HIV, and the chronically infected prosthetic joint.

This live stream will also encompass the presentation of shortlisted abstracts and awards for the Barbara Ansell and Eric Bywaters Rheumatology & Rehabilitation Section Prizes. The submission deadline for both prizes is Monday 9 May 2022 at 11:59pm.

During this live stream you will: 

• Be provided with an update from respiratory medicine professionals on current advice on the screening of patients starting biologics for Tuberculosis (TB); TB prophylaxis and treatment of TB in patients on biologics
• Be provided with an update from hepatology professionals on the screening of patients on biologics for hepatitis, interpretation of results, and implications and treatment of patients with hepatitis needing biological medications
• Receive top tips from infectious disease professionals on the management of HIV and HIV patients with inflammatory arthritis, and the use of biologics
• Learn about orthopaedic management of the chronically infected prosthetic joint

CPD learning applied. 

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