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Study of 380 nonintubated severe COVID-19 pneumonia patients showed that those with the highest tertiles of FERRITIN (1322-13 ,418) showed significant reduction in mortality (HR, 0.16; 0.06-0.45) if given methylprednisolone [120-240] mg https://t.co/Jr1aWlPpOk
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New data from the CDC shows that obesity rates have risen in the USA during the pandemic, with 16 states having obesity rates of 35% or higher - that's four more than last year, adding Delaware, Iowa, Ohio and Texas to the list.
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2 years 7 months ago
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Can I get the INFLUENZA and COVID Vaccines together? The CDC says: "YES...both vaccines can be given at the same visit, people should follow the recommended schedule for either vaccine.... ideally get a flu vaccine by the end of October." https://t.co/T49zm6kWGE https://t.co/WQMx3XhHmL
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2 years 7 months ago
What will happen after COVID - more panic and neglect of public health? An interesting read from The Atlantic.
“Progress is always undone; promise, always unfulfilled. “
Is America Prepared for the Pandemic After COVID-19? https://t.co/AA9qIo0DMH
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2 years 7 months ago
CDC Advises COVID-19 Vaccines for Pregnant Women
https://t.co/cRQx8QdO7F
#RheumNow https://t.co/iL6JIEiGFw
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
2 years 7 months ago
Global SECURE-IBD trial on IBD drugs and COVID shows that severe COVID-19 outcomes were not associated with the use of biologics and mesalamine/sulfasalazine, AZA, 6MP, MTX combo Rx or biologics (TNFi, IL-12/23, IL-23, integrin inhib) https://t.co/MO4i5ngKkr
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2 years 7 months ago
Prospective study of 77 RA patients in remission --> vax w/ BNT162b2 (BioNTech-Pfizer) (w/ temp D/C of DMARDs per ACR) found a vaccine-related flare rate of 7/8% (6 pts) w/ 5/6 flares after 2nd dose (2.6 days), resolved w/in 2 wks https://t.co/YOL3YVArvG #RheumNow https://t.co/dxRWhu8CJX
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
2 years 7 months ago
Can I get the INFLUENZA and COVID Vaccines together? The CDC says: "YES...both vaccines can be given at the same visit, people should follow the recommended schedule for either vaccine.... ideally get a flu vaccine by the end of October." https://t.co/T49zm6Cxyc
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
2 years 7 months ago
New study on #COVID19Vaccine in autoimmune cytopenias
🩸7.4% had clinically significant ⬇️ in counts
🩸 All successfully managed w/steroids & transfusion
🩸 Mild ⬇️ in 10% AIHA and 20% ITP
⭐️Vaccination safe with close monitoring⭐️
https://t.co/qGZe6LiPKz
AmericanJournalofHematology @AjHematology ( View Tweet )
2 years 7 months ago
Prospective study of 77 RA patients in remission --> vax w/ BNT162b2 (BioNTech-Pfizer) (w/ temp D/C of DMARDs per ACR) found a vaccine-related flare rate of 7/8% (6 pts) w/ 5/6 flares after 2nd dose (2.6 days), resolved w/in 2 wks https://t.co/YOL3YVS2ne
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
2 years 7 months ago
