Talks & Community Education

When Bones Meet Time

Join me to discover how to better understand and care for our bones as we journey through life.

• 🦴Ageing: As time passes, bones naturally change.
• ⏳The effects of time: Bone density and strength may gradually decline.
• 🌱Prevention: What we do today influences our bone health tomorrow.
• 💙Aging well: Understanding our bones helps us stay active and independent.

Refreshments are served from 2:30pm to 3:00pm, so do come early, and please bring your own eating utensils.

Membebaskan Lupus Daripada Genggaman Steroid

(Freeing Lupus from the Grip of Steroids)

I spoke in this session, in Malay, on how we can help people with lupus depend less on steroids and what safer long-term treatment looks like today.

This was a free public session, streamed live on Facebook.

Severe AAV Case Management and New Treatment Progress

I spoke on severe ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) case management and new treatment progress, as part of Session 2: Critical and Severe Illnesses.

• My talk: 1:55pm – 2:20pm (UTC+8)
• Full summit programme: 9:00am – 5:50pm
• Shenzhen Silver Lake Convention Center Hotel

Programme and timings are subject to change.

Recognizing Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnosis, Timely Referral & Treatment, with Practical Approaches to Pain Management

I spoke on identifying rheumatoid arthritis early, timely referral pathways, up-to-date treatment strategies and practical approaches to pain management.

This event was for general practitioners and healthcare professionals.

PCMC Continuous Nursing Education: Rheumatoid Arthritis Cases and Biologic Therapy Protocol

I spoke to the nursing team on real rheumatoid arthritis cases and our biologic therapy protocol, covering how biologics are prepared, given and monitored safely.

This session was for Prince Court nursing and healthcare staff.

Connecting Skin and Joint Care in Primary Care

I spoke on Low Back Pain in Primary Care: Assessment, Red Flags and First-Line Management for GPs, alongside Dr Kwan Jing Wern (Internal Medicine in Dermatology, Damansara Specialist Hospital 2) who covered recognising and managing psoriasis in primary care.

• 5:30pm Opening Remarks
• 5:35pm Low Back Pain in Primary Care — Dr Ramani Arumugam
• 6:20pm Beyond the Plaques: Psoriasis in Primary Care — Dr Kwan Jing Wern
• 7:05pm Closing Remarks and Dinner

This event was for healthcare professionals only.

The Silent Thief: Osteoporosis Before the First Fracture

Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because bone loss can happen without symptoms until a fracture occurs. I shared how osteoporosis develops, who may be at risk, how screening works, and practical steps that may help reduce fracture risk and preserve mobility.