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Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation is recruiting Associate Editors. As the growth of the journal continues we are looking to expand our editorial team. Please follow the link below to find out more about the role and apply.

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Infection in Rheumatology Practice: Threats, Presentation, and Prevention

We invite rheumatologists all over the world who have special interest in the battle for the ages “when infections meet rheumatic diseases”, to share their experience, knowledge, to cover the various aspects of this disorder and the inter-challenging relationship between these two interacting fields. We believe that the interacting knowledge would be enriched by the proposed topics, diverse experience that would enrich the field of rheumatological practice.

Featured Article: A study of the association between Galectin-9 gene (LGALS9) polymorphisms and rheumatoid arthritis in Egyptian patients

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an incessant synovial inflammation of an autoimmune origin, destroying articular cartilages and bones. Galectins are an evolutionarily conserved family of immune-modulatory animal lectins detected in a number of immune cells like T cells, fibroblasts and macrophages. Galectin 9 (Gal-9) has been the subject of many studies for being linked to regulation of both innate and adaptive immune reactions. The objective of the study was to evaluate the link between the Galectin-9 gene (LGALS9) polymorphisms and the susceptibility of RA in Egyptian patients, as well as, detection of the serum level of Gal-9 in RA and its association with LGALS9 polymorphisms, the activity of RA and radiological damage.

About the Editors

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Mona Mansour, MD, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Egypt

Professor Dr Mona Mansour Hasab El Naby is a Professor of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation at Ain Shams University, where she has been involved in the supervision of several MSc and MD theses. She is also a Rheumatology Consultant practising at Ain Shams University Hospitals and has a special interest in rehabilitation and musculoskeletal ultrasonography. In her role as a university professor she has developed a keen interest to support and share the scientific work in this subject area which is demonstrated by her role as Editor-in-Chief of Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation. Dr Mansour is passionately committed to developing the journal so that it becomes a well-recognized publication which produces scientific content on all aspect of the musculoskeletal system and publishes the latest developments in the field.

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Sahar Ganeb, MD, Faculty of Medicine, Benha University, Egypt

Professor Dr Sahar Ganeb is a Professor and Senior Consultant of Rheumatology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Faculty of Medicine at Benha University where she specialises in clinical and research activities. As a university professor she has supervised and discussed more than 40 MD and MSc theses and essays and has participated in numerous conferences. Dr Ganeb is also the author of several publications on rheumatology, physical medicine and rehabilitation issues.

Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation is an online-only journal and its print ISSN (1110-161X) is ceased.

Aims and scope

Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation (ERAR) is an open access journal that publishes research articles, review articles and case reports in the field of adult and pediatric rheumatological and musculoskeletal conditions. The journal publishes articles on topics such as diagnostic modalities, laboratory and imaging and therapy including rehabilitation approach focusing on restoration of function and quality of life to those with physical impairments. The journal will appeal to professional practitioners who specialize in rheumatology and rehabilitation and those with an interest in clinical studies.

About the Society

New Content ItemEgyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Journal is the official journal of Egyptian Society of Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation. The society is a nonprofit organization that was founded by Professor Dr Hatem Al Ebiary (the former Head of Physical Medicine and Rheumatology at Ain Shams University in Egypt) and registered by the Ministry of Social Solidarity, Egypt (No. 7308, 2008).  It is an active member in the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (ISPRM) listed under the region of Eastern Mediterranean Region.

The society takes the responsibility of holding a yearly conference in the field of physical medicine, rheumatology and rehabilitation inviting eminent national and international speakers.

The society offers educational training courses and workshops for physiatrists and rheumatologists in Egypt as well as other Arab/Mediterranean countries aiming to achieve continuous medical education and to have updated training for advanced skills in the field of musculoskeletal system such as electromyography, Botox injection, ultrasonography and local injections. The society members are mainly physiatrists and rheumatologists who receive professional ethical and organizational support from the society.

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  • Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation is affiliated with Egyptian Society of Physical Medicine, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation.

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  • 2022 Citation Impact
    0.8 - 2-year Impact Factor

    2023 Speed
    7 days submission to first editorial decision for all manuscripts (Median)
    60 days submission to accept (Median)

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