Tag : IDIOPATHIC INFLAMMATORY MYOPATHIES

  • Recently, the IMACS released a set of international guidelines that offer a foundational overview of cancer risk stratification in IIM, along with corresponding screening strategies for each risk category. In an interview with Omnihealth Practice, Dr. So, Ho and Dr. Tang, Yan-Ki Iris discussed their recently published study, which evaluated the applicability and reliability of the IMACS guidelines within the local population of Hong Kong. They provided insights into the prevalence of IIM-related cancer in Hong Kong and shared a refined model on how these recommendations can be effectively implemented in the region. 

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    Dr. So, Ho

    Assistant Professor, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

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    Dr. Tang, Yan-Ki Iris

    Assistant Professor, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong