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September 01, 2021
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NIH opens study of COVID-19 vaccine booster in patients with autoimmune disease

NIH opens study of COVID-19 vaccine booster in patients with autoimmune disease

The NIH has launched a clinical trial to examine antibody responses to a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose in patients with autoimmune disease who failed to respond to the initial vaccine regimen.

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August 30, 2021
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Dysfunctional red blood cells in children may be 'root cause' of lupus

Dysfunctional red blood cells in children may be 'root cause' of lupus

The presence of mature red blood cells that still contain mitochondria is associated with higher systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity, according to data published in Cell.

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August 30, 2021
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Thrombocytopenia predicts thrombosis risk, poor survival in antiphospholipid syndrome

Thrombocytopenia predicts thrombosis risk, poor survival in antiphospholipid syndrome

Persistent low-to-moderate thrombocytopenia can identify patients with antiphospholipid syndrome who are at high risk for thrombosis, and is linked to poor long-term survival, according to data published in Rheumatology.

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August 27, 2021
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Congress of Clinical Rheumatology Reloaded: West follows East with fresh topics, speakers

Congress of Clinical Rheumatology Reloaded: West follows East with fresh topics, speakers

Despite the ongoing setbacks presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology – West will follow its East counterpart just a month later, offering a wholly new selection of “charismatic and engaging” speakers.

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June 07, 2021
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COVID-19 vaccine safety data 'provide reassurance' for patients with rheumatic diseases

COVID-19 vaccine safety data 'provide reassurance' for patients with rheumatic diseases

Adverse events were rare and mild in patients with rheumatic diseases who received a COVID-19 vaccine, according to data from the EULAR–COVID-19 Registry presented at the EULAR 2021 Congress.

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June 07, 2021
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COVID-19 vaccine safety data 'provide reassurance' for patients with rheumatic diseases

COVID-19 vaccine safety data 'provide reassurance' for patients with rheumatic diseases

Adverse events were rare and mild in patients with rheumatic diseases who received a COVID-19 vaccine, according to data from the EULAR–COVID-19 Registry presented at the EULAR 2021 Congress.

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May 05, 2021
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Severity, cost of construction-related musculoskeletal disorder claims peak at middle age

Severity, cost of construction-related musculoskeletal disorder claims peak at middle age

The severity and cost of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Ohio construction workers from 2007 to 2017 increased with age, peaking in those aged 55 to 64 years, according to data published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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June 01, 2022
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EULAR president: Education, advocacy critical for rheumatology’s future

EULAR president: Education, advocacy critical for rheumatology’s future

Elevating the rheumatology’s profile to policymakers, medical students and patients through advocacy and education is critical for the specialty’s future, according to EULAR President Annamaria Iagnocco, MD.

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