Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR)

ABOUT APLAR

APLAR was established in 1963 at Sydney. Four nations: Australia, India, Japan and New Zealand together pronounced formation of SEAPAL (South East Asia and Pacific Area League Against Rheumatism). The first Congress was held in 1968 at the renowned Taj Mahal Hotel on the waterfront across the Gateway of India in Bombay (India). Since then, SEAPAL grew from strength to strength with many participating nations.

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APLAR 2010 Congress

Welcome to the 14th Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR) Congress, which will be held in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 11 to 15 July 2010.
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What’s New?

International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases (IJRD) has been accepted by MEDLINE®!
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Online Journal Access

International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases is the official journal of the Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology and is published four times per year.
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Member's Corner

View a list of all rheumatology associations that are APLAR members
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Every Day Counts

APLAR announces a new initiative – Every Day Counts - to highlight the fact that for Every Day a patient with rheumatoid arthritis remains un-diagnosed and un-treated they pay an unnecessary personal price
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