Dear All,

Greetings!

We have included some useful studies discussing clinical features, various treatment options and their long-term outcome related to ANCA vasculitis in “Practice Matters” section of this issue. Recent research articles that are relevant to daily practice are included in the “Latest Research” column.

In “Expert Opinion,” a brief on discussion about musculoskeletal ultrasonography with Lt. General Ved Chaturvedi is included. He has given some very useful tips to rheumatologists who are using this modality in daily practice.

We have introduced “Rheumatology Radiology” and “Laboratory Immunology” columns in this issue hoping that this should help our postgraduate and DM students.

All regular features and important drug updates have been included in this issue.

We sincerely request all members to post their questions to us so that we can pose those questions to experts for every one’s benefit.

We welcome your suggestions to improve this IRA activity. Please post your suggestions/comments on iraenesletter@hotmail.com

Regards,

Banwari Sharma
Editor, IRA e-News Letter