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Comorbidities Drive Risk of Severe Outcomes with COVID-19

d Jack Cush, MD

The current edition of the MMWR from the CDC shows that among those vaccinated against COVID-19, there is a low risk of severe outcomes (hospitalization and death); the highest risk is seen in those with multiple comorbidities.

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COVID Breakthrough Infections with Arthritis and HIV

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Among immunocompromised individuals vaccinated against COVID-19, solid organ transplant recipients as well as those with HIV and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were significantly more likely to experience breakthrough infections versus people without immune dysfunction, a retrospective study found.

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New Onset Rheumatic Disorders with COVID-19 Infection

d Jack Cush, MD

The journal Cells has published a review of new rheumatic disorders following COVID-19 infection. Rheumatologists have infrequently noted such events and wondered what is the true incidence or range of possible manifestations.

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Clinical Practice Guidelines for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children

d Jack Cush, MD

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is new and serious complication of COVID-19 that preferentially affects adolescents. A review of proposed management guidelines is compiled in this report, suggesting a unified approach to therapeutic management of MIS-C.

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ICYMI: New Onset Rheumatic Disorders with COVID-19 Infection The journal Cells has published a review of new rheumatic disorders following COVID-19 infection. Read more: https://t.co/X2DLznJynL https://t.co/wLCWt7gwgf

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ICYMI: Infectious mimics of #RA include viruses (Parvo B19, HBV, HCV, HIV, Chikungunya alphaviruses) mycobacterial infections (Poncet's dz, TB, leprosy), bacterial arthritis, brucellosis and Lyme disease. https://t.co/3FOydnsj1V

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In case you missed it… Autoantibody Associations in Systemic Sclerosis https://t.co/sOe4A8OzQp https://t.co/jjYBVH05Iy

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Drs. Jack Cush and the RheumNow Faculty Drs. David Liew, Swetha Ann Alexander, Meral El Ramahi, Mrinalini Dey and Robert Chao, discuss highlights from Day 2 at the ACR21 Virtual meeting. https://t.co/MZroMY2rrb https://t.co/2Ey1hG4mv6

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New Onset Rheumatic Disorders with COVID-19 Infection The journal Cells has published a review of new rheumatic disorders following COVID-19 infection. Read more: https://t.co/WdtNQWnGmk https://t.co/Fmoh1Wsvg4

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Risk of Cancer w/ IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD)? A meta-analysis of 10 studies shows compared to gen population, IgG4-RD has a higher risk of overall cancer(SIR 2.57), esp pancreatic (SIR 4.1) & lymphoma (SIR 69.2); but not lung or gastric cancer https://t.co/EzgMXIdFcL

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MMWR (CDC) reports that In 2019, 12.3% and 10.0% of adults met fruit and vegetable intake recommendations. Fruit intake highest w/ Hispanics(16%), lowest in males (10%). Veggie intake highest ≥51 yrs (12%), lowest w/ low income (7%)https://t.co/fxQszBy7vO

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Clinical Practice Guidelines for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is new and serious complication of COVID-19 that preferentially affects adolescents. Read more : https://t.co/3VXU7vEkb7 https://t.co/bWUseG9ogf

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Infectious mimics of #RA include viruses (Parvo B19, HBV, HCV, HIV, Chikungunya alphaviruses) mycobacterial infections (Poncet's dz, TB, leprosy), bacterial arthritis, brucellosis and Lyme disease. https://t.co/COjPWU8sC5

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Collagen Ab induced arthritis (animal model for RA) may also evolve into a model of axial spondyloarthritis as once induced, they also developed spinal lesions similar to those found in AxSpA. https://t.co/y1J9fNiFQd

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@ACRheum guidance from 2/2021 recc holding HCQ in pts with #COVID19. Are you doing this? We need updated guidances with #Omicron @rheum_cat @LCalabreseDO @CCalabreseDO @RADoctor @RheumNow @JYazdanyMD

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ASK CUSH ANYTHING! Have a Rheumatology question or case for Jack Cush? Record it here and we may feature it on an upcoming podcast. Tell us your name and where you practice rheumatology. https://t.co/7q5sMQuIHj https://t.co/ksCCvzdxka

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Register for RheumNow Live, March 19-20, 2022. You can attend RheumNow Live in person in Irving, Texas - or, the comfort of your own home or office. You can also receive CME credit! https://t.co/CenvwXiYPV https://t.co/ocBDIiF5IB

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New slides available for download! Should I start a podcast? These slides are your notes on how to start a podcast. How and why, with a few suggestions thrown in. https://t.co/Q0owuZdJ2c https://t.co/rHuwKPkH7G

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There have been reports of COVID-19 vaccination causing adult-onset Still’s dz onset. Now a case of AOSD, given the BNT162b2 vax and developing Macrophage activation syndrome w/ ferritin levels of 136,680 µg/l https://t.co/caKef9BGDR

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