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Morning Symposium 6

From Inflammation to Impact: Early Treatment Strategies in Spondyloarthritis Objectives: Agenda:  Speakers:Masato Okada Paul Bird Ki-Chul Shin

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Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Korea

Morning Symposium 5

Crossroads of Inflammation: What Advances in PsA/SpA Mean for Clinical Practice Objectives: Agenda:  Chairperson:Mitsumasa Kishimoto Speakers:Philip J Mease Jooha Lee 

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Evening Symposium 3

The significance of IL-6 signal blocking in autoimmune diseases including RA Objectives:   Agenda: Chairpersons:Tsutomu TakeuchiSang-heon Lee  Speakers:Chan-bum Choi Ryu Watanabe

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Enhancing and Implementation of Shared Decision-Making (SDM) in Rheumatology Practice: Tools, Skills & Implementation

The workshop agenda and associated costs will be provided in due course. Synopsis Background & RationaleShared decision-making (SDM) is a key element of patient-centered care, enabling patients and clinicians to collaborate on making informed choices that align with patients’ values, preferences, and the best available evidence. Research shows that SDM improves engagement, satisfaction, outcomes, and may reduce unwarranted variation in care. In rheumatology, where treatment choices often involve necessary trade-offs (e.g., efficacy vs. safety, long-term monitoring, lifestyle impact), effective SDM

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Important Visa & Travel Information for APLAR 2026 Delegates

Delegates planning to attend APLAR 2026 in Seoul, Republic of Korea are encouraged to review visa and travel requirements early to support smooth travel planning. While visa requirements vary depending on nationality and travel purpose, the following information is provided as a general guide only. Delegates are strongly advised to confirm their individual requirements with their local embassy or consulate, as Congress organisers are not visa specialists. Check Your Visa Requirements Early Visa requirements for entry into the Republic of

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