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COVID-19 vaccine won’t be a slam dunk
May 21, 2020
A key safety concern to watch for in the coming months is whether a vaccine candidate is able to sidestep the issue of antibody-dependent enhancement, said Dr. Mehrdad Matloubian.
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TNF inhibitors may dampen COVID-19 severity
May 19, 2020
New findings from the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance Registry.
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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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Case series suggests biologics, JAK inhibitors safe during pandemic
May 1, 2020
Investigators saw no increase in hospitalizations versus the general population in New York City.
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COVID-19: Frequently asked clinical questions
April 24, 2020
Should I continue to vaccinate my pediatric population during peak COVID-19?
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Latest data on COVID-19 patients with rheumatic diseases revealed in registry
April 23, 2020
Data for a total of 583 COVID-19 patients have now been made available.
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‘We’re in great distress here,’ infusion center CMO says
April 10, 2020
Thrivewell is also deploying a mobile infusion unit to recovered COVID-19 patients who require an infusion for their autoimmune disease.
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Infusion center directors shuffle treatment services in the era of COVID-19
April 10, 2020
“We look for ways to try to reassure patients and to comfort them, and work with them to make the best of the situation,” Dr. Christopher R. Phillips said.
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Treatment for RA, SpA may not affect COVID-19 severity
April 8, 2020
A small study in Italy saw no apparent worsening of COVID-19 symptoms among people treated for RA or spondyloarthritis.
