Where: Montgomery Community College (Rockville Campus) – Humanity Building (HU), Conference Room 009 (Get Directions, Campus Map )
Language: English
Synopsis:
Arthritis means joint inflammation. This presentation will cover the clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of the two most common types of arthritis, osteoarthrits and rheumatoid arthritis.Osteoporosis is another common disorder, particularly in women. The screening criteria, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis will also be discussed.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Leili Parsa is a board certified internist and a clinical fellow in rheumatology at Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Parsa received her medical doctorate (M.D.) at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2005 with honor. Following completion of her M.D., she joined a group of scientists in the Department of Cell and Neurobiology University of Southern California Los Angeles, California. She characterized structure of duct system of rabbit lacrimal glands and their role in making tear. She also investigated an animal model of Sjogren, an autoimmune disease resulting in dryness of mouth and eyes. Dr. Parsa completed her residency in Internal Medicine at the Union Memorial Hospital of University of Maryland in 2011. Dr. Parsa’s areas of clinical expertise are autoimmune disorders including systemic lupus erythematosis, vasculitis and arthritis. Dr. Parsa’s current research is focused on novel therapeutic strategies targeting rheumatoid arthritis.
Fee (including dinner): $5 Students, $15 Public
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