Definition: Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (RMDs)
Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) are a diverse group of diseases that commonly affect the joints, but can also affect the muscles, other tissues and internal organs. There are more than 200 different RMDs, affecting both children and adults.
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21. August 2019
11th Global Musculoskeletal MRI and Ultrasound Congress for Radiologists
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Read more25. August 2019
11th Global Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Basic MRI Correlation Congress for Physicians & GP's
in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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06. September 2019
AFLAR 2019: 9th African League of Associations for Rheumatology
Le Meridien Hotel, Mauritius
Read more12. September 2019
International Genetics of Ankylosing Spondylitis Consortium, IGAS Conference
in Versailles, France.
Read more12. September 2019
38th Annual Meeting of the European Bone and Joint Infection Society
in Antwerp, Belgium.
Go to website03. October 2019
EULAR Scientific Endorsement of Paediatric MSK ultrasound course
in Antalya, Turkey.
Read more03. October 2019
5th International Symposium Intra Articular Treatment
in Lisbon, Portugal.
Read more11. October 2019
9th Advanced Academic Rheumatology Review Course (ADARRC 2019)
in Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi
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12. October 2019
World Arthritis Day Read more
18. October 2019
EULAR Endorsed Imaging Course in Large Vessel Vasculitis
in Innsbruck, Austria.
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19. October 2019
2nd Global Update In Joint Imaging Pathology & Orthopaedic Surgery Congresss for Healthcare Practitioners
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Read more25. October 2019
EULAR Scientific Endorsement of MSUS – Intermediate Level
in Cairo, Egypt.
Read more28. November 2019
6th International Musculoskeletal and Ultra Sound Course, Basic and Intermediate
in Athens, Greece.
Go to Website11. March 2020
12th Global Musculoskeletal MRI & Ultrasound Congress for Radiologists
in Penang Island, Malaysia.
Read more15. March 2020
12th Global Musculoskeletal Ultrasound with Basic MRI Correlation Congress for Physicians & General Practitioners
in Penang Island, Malaysia.
Read more01. October 2020
11th International Conference on Reproduction, Pregnancy and Rheumatic diseases
in Stresa, Lake Maggiore, Italy.
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