Grand Round – The Many Faces of Lupus: One disease, Many stories

Overview

This Grand Rounds session will focus on The Many Faces of Lupus: One disease, Many stories.

This will be led by Dr. Grace Kansiime Senior lecturer at Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Chair Department of Internal Medicine. Dr. Grace Kansiime is a Nephrologist. 

The different Faces of Lupus, from a simple skin Rash to Kidney Failure” 

Target Audience:

This session is intended for Medical students, general practitioners, other healthcare professionals and the interested public members.

Moderator: Dr. Grace Kansiime

Program Outline:

1. Case presentation (5 minutes) – Dr. Besiga
2. Case presentation (5 minutes) – Dr. Basalirwa
3. Pathophysiology (Autoimmunity & Genetics) – Dr. Sadi Amri Sadi (20minutes)
4. Investigations and ACR Diagnostic Criteria – Dr. Violah Nahurira
5. Pharmacological Therapies & monitoring (15 minutes) – Dr. Adolf Byamukama
6. Complications (10 minutes) Long-term complications of SLE – Dr. Malesh
7. Q & A – 20 Minutes

Chair and Lead Discussant: Dr. Grace Kansiime 

We encourage active participation during the Q&A session following the presentations.