Letter from the Editor

Dear Reader,

It is a great pleasure to present a report on the 2017- EULAR- conference held in Madrid June 14-17. The meeting was attended by more than 14000 delegates who actively participated. The programme covered all aspects of rheumatology both explorative research and clinical studies. This report made a selection of the presentations that may be of most interest to the practicing clinicians. The conclusion is justified that the congress presented many new insights in the course and outcome of rheumatic diseases as well as many data on new treatment modalities as well as optimal forms on how to apply treatment options.

We hope that you enjoy our selections.

With best regards,

F.C. Breedveld

 

Biography

Professor Breedveld trained in Leiden University Medical Centre and Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. His major interest is the pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis and rational treatments. In 1989, he was appointed to the chair of rheumatology in Leiden. From 2005 to 2007 he served as president of EULAR. There he contributed with quality assurance in the treatment of autoimmune rheumatic diseases and in the further development of the annual conference.



Posted on 17 June 201715 March 2021