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08/02/2022

Many therapeutic agents for rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases suppress the immune system in patients. Which of these agents is most likely to also cause patients not to mount a significant response to vaccines, including the vaccine for...

Many therapeutic agents for...

08/02/2022

Rheumatology & Arthritis

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COVID-19 Outcomes and Patients With Vasculitis

12/30/2021

A quiz on the factors associated with severe COVID-19 outcomes among patients with vasculitis.

A quiz on the factors associated...

12/30/2021

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Quiz: How Do Patients With MM Who Received Anti-BCMA Therapy Respond to COVID-19 Vaccinations?

12/01/2021

True or false: Patients with MM who received anti-BCMA antibody-based therapy were associated with having a lack of T-cell responses following SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.

True or false: Patients with MM...

12/01/2021

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COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Side Effects

06/04/2021

Can you identify the noted side effects of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) collected in a provider-facing registry?

Can you identify the noted side...

06/04/2021

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First Oral Antiviral Is Approved for Adults With Mild to Moderate COVID-19

05/25/2023

Amanda Balbi ;

Three other medications are approved for treating this population, but none are administered orally.

Three other medications are...

05/25/2023

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Comparing Absolute and Relative Vaccine Effectiveness of Primary and Booster COVID-19 Vaccines

03/07/2023

Research into the absolute and relative vaccine effectiveness of the COVID-19 booster and primary series identified a better metric from the two.

Research into the absolute and...

03/07/2023

Autoimmune

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COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Fewer Cardiac Events

03/02/2023

Analyzing the most extensive datasets in the United States, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have revealed that vaccination against COVID-19 is associated with fewer heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular...

Analyzing the most extensive...

03/02/2023

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NYC Settles Lawsuit with FDNY EMS Members Punished for Talking to Media About COVID-19 Front Line

03/02/2023

By Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News

By Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily...

'Our members should know that they always have a right to speak to the press,' said union head Oren Barzilay.

'Our members should know that...

03/02/2023

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Improves Depressive Symptoms for People With HIV

12/12/2022

Jolynn Tumolo

"This study aimed to systematically evaluate the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on improving depressive symptoms and increasing adherence to antiretroviral therapy in people living with HIV," researchers said.

"This study aimed to...

12/12/2022

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COVID-19’s Silver Lining: Research Breakthroughs for Chronic Disease, Cancer, and the Common Flu

03/17/2022

Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News

Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News ...

Over the past 2 years, medical researchers have generated more than 230,000 medical journal articles, documenting studies of vaccines, antivirals, and other drugs, as well as basic research into the structure of the virus and how it evades...

Over the past 2 years, medical...

03/17/2022

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People With Heart Defects May Be at Greater Risk for Severe COVID-19 Illness

03/08/2022

People with a congenital heart defect who were hospitalized with COVID-19 infection were at higher risk for severe illness or death than those without a heart defect.

People with a congenital heart...

03/08/2022

Cath Lab Digest

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Why Are Some Patients Still Paying for HIV Preventive Care?

03/04/2022

Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News

Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News ...

As of January 2021, HIV preventive care was supposed to be free in the United States, but there are patients still paying for treatment.

As of January 2021, HIV...

03/04/2022

First Report Managed Care

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Scientists Characterize the Imbalanced Gut Bacteria of Patients With Myocardial Infarction, Angina and Heart Failure

02/22/2022

In 2 publications in Nature Medicine, a European-Israeli team of researchers show how major disturbances occur in the gut microbiome of patients suffering from heart disease.

In 2 publications in Nature...

02/22/2022

Cath Lab Digest

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Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Linked to Rehospitalizations in Postacute Setting

01/27/2022

Maria Asimopoulos

Increased viral activity was associated with an increase in cardiorespiratory rehospitalizations, prompting researchers to advise implementing strategies to reduce risk during the respiratory season.

Increased viral activity was...

01/27/2022

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Coadministering Influenza, COVID-19 Vaccines During Flu Season

11/29/2021

Maria Asimopoulos

Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief medical officer, Seqirus, discusses safety data regarding coadministration of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, and emphasizes the importance of vaccinating against influenza during the pandemic to reduce burden...

Gregg Sylvester, MD, MPH, chief...

11/29/2021

Pharmacy Learning Network

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Jeffrey Sparks, MD, MMSC, and Alfred Kim, MD, PhD, on COVID-19 Vaccines for Patients With RMDs

11/03/2021

In this podcast, rheumatologists Jeffrey Sparks, MD, and Alfred Kim, MD, discuss how recent developments in COVID-19 vaccine research and policy may affect patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

In this podcast, rheumatologists...

11/03/2021

Rheumatology & Arthritis

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The COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody and Other Treatment Options

02/18/2021

In this podcast, Elizabeth Faust, CRNP, CWOCN; Angela Sonon, DNP, CRNP; and Monique Abner, MD, CWSP, discuss the monoclonal antibody and other treatment options in a COVID-19 update from the wound care provider perspective.

In this podcast, Elizabeth...

02/18/2021

Wound Care

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Identifying the Benefits of Rapid At-Home Diagnostic Testing and How These Can Communicate With PCPs, Infectious Disease Professionals

10/25/2020

Ron Chiarello, PhD, CEO, Alveo Technologies, discusses a recent collaboration the company began with Janssen—where together they are working to improve and expand an at-home self-testing platform for viral infectious diseases—and explains why...

Ron Chiarello, PhD, CEO, Alveo...

10/25/2020

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