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Don’t discontinue osteoporosis meds for COVID-19 vaccines, expert guidance says
March 11, 2021
Recommendations help physicians distinguish between a reaction to the vaccine and a reaction to medication.
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Biologics may protect psoriasis patients against severe COVID-19
November 2, 2020
Preliminary evidence suggests biologics prevent the fearsome COVID-19 late cytokine storm.
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Vertebral fractures in COVID-19 linked to mortality
October 28, 2020
Radiologic thoracic vertebral fractures were found in one-third of COVID-19 patients who underwent lateral chest x-rays, and those patients were twice as likely to die.
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Low vitamin D linked to increased COVID-19 risk
July 30, 2020
A large study evaluates associations between low serum vitamin D levels and risks for acquiring COVID-19 and hospitalization.
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Medical societies advise on vitamin D in midst of COVID-19
July 13, 2020
Preliminary results show for the first time that vitamin D intake may be tied to decreased risk for immunotherapy-induced colitis in patients with melanoma.
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Newer anticoagulants linked to lower fracture risk in AFib
May 26, 2020
Direct oral anticoagulants were associated with lower osteoporosis fracture risk than warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation.
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DOACs linked to lower fracture risk versus warfarin in AFib patients
May 20, 2020
The results suggest women may particularly benefit from DOAC use.
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Advice on treating rheumatic diseases from a COVID-19 epicenter
May 13, 2020
Hospital for Special Surgery rheumatologists discuss their approach to caring for patients with rheumatic diseases within their practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ACR gives guidance on rheumatic disease management during pandemic
May 12, 2020
When COVID-19 is suspected, rheumatic disease patients may continue their hydroxychloroquine but other rheumatic disease treatments may need to be stopped or held.
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Societies offer advice on treating osteoporosis patients during pandemic
May 11, 2020
General and specific recommendations from leading bone health organizations shine a light on how to manage osteoporosis patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
