Show Notes
🎙 Episode 17 — Autoinflammatory Diseases: Beyond Autoimmunity In this in-depth episode of RheumRounds, Dr. Aravind Palraj unpacks the world of autoinflammatory diseases—conditions driven by the innate immune system rather than by autoantibodies or autoreactive T cells.
🔑 What you’ll learn:
How autoinflammation differs from autoimmunity Pathophysiology of inflammasomes, IL-1, and innate cytokines Clinical features of FMF, TRAPS, CAPS, Still’s disease, and DADA2 Diagnostic red flags and laboratory clues Modern treatment strategies: colchicine, IL-1 blockers, IL-6 inhibitors, and TNF agents The concept of the autoimmune–autoinflammatory spectrum
📍 Ideal for residents, postgraduates, and clinicians who want to sharpen their understanding of these fascinating syndromes and their management.
🎧 Host: Dr. Aravind Palraj 🎓 Senior Resident, Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology 📍 Madras Medical College, Chennai 📱 Follow on X: @Rheumat_Aravind
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