IX Rheumatology and Family Medicine Conference of Algarve 2023

With great satisfaction, the Rheumatology Department of the University Hospital Center of Algarve is pleased to announce the 9th edition of the Rheumatology and Family Medicine Conference of Algarve, after a somewhat extended hiatus, motivated, among other reasons, by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Rheumatology Department is now strengthened, boasting 4 specialists and 4 specific training interns. The aim is to further enhance communication between Rheumatology and General and Family Medicine, particularly in Algarve.

These conferences are the ideal occasion to discuss the most revelant topics in theumatic diseases for family physicians, serving as a privileged space for sharing knowledge where all doubts related to musculoskeletal disorders can be addressed.

Alongside an appealing scientific program covering topics such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, regional pathology of the wrist and hand, and the impact of Depression and Obesity on rheumatic diseases, there will also be a poster competition with a prize for the best poster. The author will be invited to give an oral presentation on it at the end of the conference.

We look forward to your presence and active participation in the conference to make it a unique and unforgettable event!

Graça Sequeira

Presidente das Jornadas

Ana Lúcia Fernandes

Comissão Científica

Vítor Teixeira

Comissão Científica/ Comissão Organizadora

Character Limit

The total character limit without spaces is 3600. This does not include the title, authors, affiliations, and conflicts of interest.

Abstracts exceeding the character limit will not be considered for review.

Tables and graphics should be submitted as images.

Title

The abstract title has a maximum limit of 15 words without spaces.

Authors and Affiliations

The abstract must include the name, affiliation, and email of the primary author.

The names and affiliations of co-authors should also be included.

The presenting author does not necessarily have to be the first author.

The presenting author must be registered and present at the conference.

Additional Information

Consent: Personal data (name, affiliations, and email) will be shared with reviewers and event participants. If you do not wish this information to be available, you will be excluded from the review and program.

Patient Consent: In the case of submission in the form of a clinical case, the author is responsible for obtaining informed consent from the patient(s) prior to abstract submission.

Author Consent: The primary author must ensure that all co-authors consent to the abstract submission and presentation; otherwise, they will be excluded from the review process and conference program.

Conflicts of Interest: Potential conflicts of interest must be declared for all authors. This information should be included in the abstract.

Human/Animal Studies: Studies involving humans or animals must be reported during abstract submission and must comply with the principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki of the World Medical Association.

Abstract Submission (Until April 10, 2023)
Submit the abstract to events@abcmedicalg.pt.

Review and Notification
Notification of acceptance or rejection of abstracts will be sent by April 17, 2023.

Best Abstract Award
The best abstract will be selected for a 10-minute oral presentation, followed by a 5-minute discussion, and will be awarded €250.

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