Living with Arthritis

The management of inflammatory arthritis has undergone several changes since the closing years of the nineteenth century. That was about the time when the first major textbook of medicine made an appearance and will be the start of this journey. The progress of the disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and its treatment will be examined in the context of a man’s life and work. Corticosteroids, the controversy, complications and lessons learnt to define their place in therapy will be a part of the discussion. Some of the common problems experienced by arthritis patients and what they and medicine can do about them will be presented along with a brief reference to helpful and harmful habits.

 

About Dr. Pradeep Bambery:

Dr. Pradeep Bambery is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Queensland, Rural Medical School and Clinical Director of Medicine, Bundaberg Hospital, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia. He graduated in medicine from the Christian Medical College, Ludhiana and Panjab University in 1971-1976, was awarded MBBS with distinction, and stood first in Panjab University. He was awarded the University Silver medal and Pfizer Gold Medal. Later he went on to do his post-graduation from PGIMER, Chandigarh, FCCP (Glasgow) and FRACP. He has made significant contributions to the recognition, natural history and treatment of Wegener’s granulomatosis, Sarcoidosis and Adult onset Still’s Disease in India.