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Making sense of zoster vaccination in the immunocompromised: ‘It’s all about treatment’
Protecting immunocompromised individuals from infections like herpes zoster is an ongoing challenge for every rheumatologist.
Risk for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome no greater after COVID-19
COVID-19 does not increase patients’ risk for developing myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome during the 1-year period post infection, according to a registry study published in JAMA Network Open.
VIDEO: Healio Rheumatology provides ‘deep dive’ into medical language barriers
In this Healio video exclusive, Leonard Calabrese, DO, chief medical editor of Healio Rheumatology, shouts out key stories in the August issue, including an in-depth cover on language barriers as a major driver of health care disparities.
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Lupus risk higher after mRNA vaccination against COVID-19
Patients who received an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine demonstrated a 1.16-fold higher long-term risk for systemic lupus erythematosus, while a booster was linked to higher risk for psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, according to data.
Rheumatology perspective: Will NASEM’s new long COVID definition aid diagnosis, treatment?
On June 11, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the result of their lengthy deliberations to develop a consensus definition for long COVID.
Experts suggest COVID-19 prevention drug for immunocompromised patients
In new guidance, the Infectious Diseases Society of America suggested that immunocompromised patients take the monoclonal antibody pemivibart as pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent severe COVID-19.
Nearly 30% of patients with autoimmune disease report long COVID after infection
Among patients with systemic autoimmune disease in a large, real-world cohort, 29.8% reported long COVID, with frequent impacts to quality of life, following infection, according to data published in The Journal of Rheumatology.
Infections account for majority of in-hospital deaths in childhood lupus
Infections account for most in-hospital mortality in childhood systemic lupus erythematosus, with patients exhibiting lupus nephritis or end-stage renal disease at increased risk, according to data published in The Journal of Rheumatology.
Nurse-developed protocol ‘greatly aided’ COVID-19 treatment
ORLANDO, Fla. — A critical care nurse who served in a New York City ICU recounted how a commitment to lifelong learning helped her develop a treatment protocol that saved lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Paxlovid, though safe, shows no benefit in long COVID treatment
A 15-day course of Paxlovid demonstrated no significant benefit for patients with post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to data published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Burnout, withdrawal remain ‘alarmingly high’ among physicians and residents
September 17, 20242 min read -
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Over one-third of adults not planning on receiving recommended vaccines this fall
September 18, 20242 min read -
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Popular home BP devices unable to provide accurate readings for millions due to sizing
September 19, 20242 min read