From 7 to 10 September, city the lawnIn the Rio Grande do Sul, It will host the 39th edition of Brazilian Congress of Rheumatology. event organized by Brazilian Society of Rheumatology (SBR), will bring together more than 300 local and international speakers in four days of discussions, case presentations, round tables and conferences that discuss the most important and latest topics in the discipline. Among the speakers are 15 doctors from Parana (see list below).
The meeting will bring together renowned professionals in this sector from countries like United States, Spain, Netherlands, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Argentina, Uruguay, Among others. In addition to an extensive program that will include courses, round tables, conferences, and free topic sessions and seminars, the event will also promote patient meetings, a scientific image competition, and awards, among other activities of interest to participants.
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Among the many topics covered are the current view of osteoporosis, new treatments for autoinflammatory syndromes, neuroimmunology applied to rheumatic diseases, post-Covid-19 syndrome in patients with rheumatic diseases, average ethics in the age of information technology and the latest developments. To specialize in a diverse and dynamic programme.
Dr. explains. Ricardo Xavier, President of the Brazilian Society of Rheumatology (SBR).
“The specialty has advanced a lot in recent decades and we hope to get the participation of about 2,500 physicians, at one of the largest events in the sector in the world, to discuss the impact of major rheumatic diseases on the population in a great forum for updating and interaction on new lines of treatment and research,” says Dr. Clayton Brinol, President of the 39th Brazilian Congress of Rheumatology.
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The rheumatic disease known as “rheumatica” affects more than 15 million Brazilians and is characterized by various disorders that affect the locomotor system, attacking the bones, joints, cartilage, muscles, tendons and ligaments. In general, diseases cause a lot of pain to patients and represent one of the biggest reasons for absenteeism from work and also for retirement disability. Among the main rheumatic diseases: osteoarthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, rheumatic fever, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), fibromyalgia, and others.
Speakers of Paraná
Below is a list of rheumatologists and health professionals in Parana. Who will participate in the 39th Brazilian Congress of Rheumatology as speakers in their areas of expertise.
Andreas Funk (PR)
UFPR Rheumatologist, Former Research Fellow in Antiphospholipid Syndrome – Hospital St. Thomas, London, UK Physician in charge of the APS Clinic and the CHC-UFPR Vasculitis Outpatient Clinic Member of the Antiphospholipid Syndrome Committee of the Brazilian Society of Rheumatology (SBR).
Antonio Carlos Montero Ribas (PR)
Rheumatologist, TE President of the Paranaense Society of Rheumatology (SPR), Chapter 2021-2022
Antonio Tiki (PR)
Antonio Teke – Private Practitioner – Rheumatologist and Occupational Physician. Judicial expert. Former CRM Consultant Pr. A former member of the INSS is active in the SBR Professional Rheumatology Committee.
Carolina de Sousa Muller (PR)
Professor of Rheumatology at Paraná Federal University. Responsible for systemic sclerosis and the outpatient peripheral capillary clinics at the Hospital de Clinicas da UFPR. Scientific Director of Parana Society of Rheumatology (SPR).
Daniela Matthews (PR)
Graduated from UFPR Psychiatrist, specializing in Public Health (UP, Curitiba), Behavior Analysis (UP, Curitiba) and Family and Couples Therapy (Intercef, Curitiba). Postgraduate studies in ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), in progress. He works in a private practice, focusing on patients with chronic pain and tinnitus.
Eduardo dos Santos Paiva (PR)
Assistant Professor of Rheumatology HC-UFPR. Secretary of the Brazilian Society of Rheumatology (SBR). Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology
Felipe Merchant Ferraz-Grizo (PR)
Rheumatologist at Escola Paulista de Medicina (UNIFESP-EPM), with experience in bone densitometry. Master, Doctor and Assistant Professor at the University of Maringa State (UEM). Clinical researcher at Parana Medical Research Center (PMRC). Member of the Metabolic Diseases Committee of the Brazilian Society of Rheumatology (SBR). Member of the Densitometric Committee of the Brazilian Society for the Evaluation of Bone and Bone Metabolism (ABRASSO).
Fernando Augusto Chiuchetta (PR)
Rheumatologist. Certification of performance in the field of pain from the Brazilian Medical Association. . Instructor of rheumatology for residency at Hospital da XV – Curitiba Coordinator of the Pain Committee of the Brazilian Society of Rheumatology (SBR).
Marco Antonio Araujo da Rocha Lloris (PR)
PhD State University of Maringa. President of Parana Rheumatology Association 2016-2019. President-elect of the Brazilian Society of Rheumatology 2022-2024.
Margarida de Fatima Fernandez Carvalho (PR)
Pediatrician, rheumatologist and pediatric rheumatologist. Member of the Department of Rheumatology of the Brazilian Pediatric Society. Doctor of Pediatrics from FMUSP.
Marilia Barretto Gameiro Silva (PR)
Assistant Professor of Rheumatology at Mackenzie Parana College. Rheumatologist at Evangelico Mackenzie University Hospital is a member of the Osteoporosis Committee of the Brazilian Society of Rheumatology (SBR). President of Paraná Society of Rheumatology 2009-2012
Sebastião César Radominsky (PR)
Assistant Professor of Rheumatology at UFPR Past Chair of SBR 2000-2002 Past Chair of ABRASSO 2013-2014. On the agenda of the 10th of September, during the 39th Brazilian Congress of Rheumatology, rheumatologist Dr. Sebastião César Radominski (Paraná) presents many novelties in therapeutic management with increasingly interesting alternatives for patients who fail or have contraindications to older medications during their treatment.
Sergio Candido Kowalski (PR)
Assistant Professor of Rheumatology UFPR. Assistant Professor, Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact – McMaster University – Canada. Member of the GRADE working group.
Valderilio Figo Azevedo (PR)
Assistant Professor of Rheumatology UFPR. Head of the Rheumatology Service at the Hospital Santa Cruz-Rede d’Or. Coordinator of the Biotechnology Committee of the Paraná Society of Rheumatology (SPR).
Vivian Dumet Pasqualen Wjekevich (PR)
Physiotherapist graduated from the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná. Specializes in physical therapy for orthopedics, fractures, and manual and postural treatments. . MSc in Health Technology. Bioengineering. Founder of Fibrocuritiba and member of GIPZ. Curitiba Health and Rehabilitation Clinic Coordinator – Klisar.
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