Panamerican League of Associations for Rheumatology

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The Pan-American League of Associations for Rheumatology (PANLAR) is a non-profit organization composed of rheumatology associations from North, Central, and South America. The organization's main objective is to promote and advance the knowledge, education, research, and care in the field of rheumatology in the Americas. The mission of PANLAR is to stimulate, promote, and support research, the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of rheumatic illnesses. (1).

The Pan American League of Associations of Rheumatology (PANLAR), founded in 1943, gathers the scientific societies of rheumatology, health professionals related to rheumatic illnesses, and rheumatic patient associations of all countries in the Americas (2).

PANLAR hosts various scientific meetings, workshops, and courses for healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with rheumatic diseases. These events aim to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas and knowledge among rheumatology experts and foster the development of new research.

In addition to its educational initiatives, PANLAR supports the development of guidelines and protocols for the diagnosis and management of rheumatic conditions. The organization collaborates with other rheumatology organizations worldwide and advocates for the advancement of rheumatology care and research.

Overall, PANLAR is committed to improving the quality of life for people with rheumatic diseases in the Americas through education, research, and advocacy.

The Association has organized an annual meeting and published 2020 a new peer-reviewed journal Global Rheumatology by PANLAR (E-ISSN: 2709-5533). The Journal of Clinical Rheumatology became the official journal of the league in 2001. PANLAR is a partner organization of ILAR, International League of Associations of Rheumatology.

PANLAR is organized through four geographical areas (1): Provided by Wikipedia