General Rheumatology

EULAR Task Force Recommendations: Implementation of Self-Management Strategies for Inflammatory Arthritis

The EULAR task force developed recommendations for the implementation of self-management strategies in inflammatory arthritis.

Self-Reported Symptoms of Depression Increase After Recovery From Acute COVID-19 Infection

With depressive symptoms rising after an acute COVID-19 infection, study researchers looked at whether these symptoms are a consequence of stress associated with COVID or, do they reflect more specific sequelae associated with the pathophysiology of the illness.

COVID-19 Is Associated With Low Testosterone in Men

Study reveals that almost 90% of men have hypogonadism at the time of hospital admission for COVID-19.

Cardiovascular Drugs Do Not Impact COVID-19 Outcomes

Cardiovascular drugs do not affect COVID-19 outcomes.

Remdesivir and Hydroxychloroquine Do Not Affect Viral Clearance in COVID-19

For hospitalized patients with COVID-19, neither remdesivir nor hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) affects viral clearance.

Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet Updated With Guillain-Barré Syndrome Warning

The FDA has updated the fact sheet for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine to include information related to an increased risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome.

COVID-19 Death Toll Passes 4 Million Globally

The worldwide COVID-19 death toll topped 4 million on Thursday, with the highly contagious Delta variant spotted in more than 100 countries and the World Health Organization warning against nations relaxing restrictions too quickly.

Pfizer to Meet With US Officials About COVID-19 Booster Shot

Pfizer said it will meet with US officials on Monday to discuss possible authorization for a third booster shot of its COVID-19 vaccine.

Approximately 4 in 10 Patients With Mild COVID-19 Report Symptoms 7 Months Later

Residual symptoms after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection are common among otherwise young and healthy persons followed in an outpatient setting.

Managing Systemic Autoimmune Diseases Associated With Thrombotic Microangiopathy

Using data from the French National TMA registry, study authors evaluated the demographic and clinical characteristics of thrombotic microangiopathy in autoimmune diseases, and assessed therapeutic approaches.

Integrated Infectious Disease and Opioid Use Disorder Care Shows Improved Outcomes for Homeless Individuals

Investigators evaluated the impact of interventions including infectious disease consultation, addiction consultation, case management, and medications for opioid use disorder on clinical cure and retention in addiction care for individuals experiencing homelessness.

COVID-19 Cases Surge in Los Angeles County as Delta Variant Spreads

There is “exponential growth” of COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County as the Delta variant becomes the dominant strain, health officials there reported Thursday.

Surges in Hospital Caseload Tied to Higher COVID-19 Mortality

Hospitalized COVID-19 patients cared for in hospitals with the greatest surges in caseload have twofold greater mortality risk than patients in hospitals not experiencing surges.

Orthopedic Surgery May Not Be More Effective Than Nonsurgical Alternatives

No strong, high-quality evidence shows that many commonly performed elective orthopedic procedures are more effective than nonoperative alternatives.

Health Equity Not Adequately Addressed in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

Most state COVID-19 vaccination plans were created without advisement from a health equity committee.