Tag: Immune Disorders
Scientists Report ‘Rogue Antibodies’ Behind Severe Clotting With COVID-19
Study authors suggest future research assess the potential benefits of screening COVID-19 patients for antiphospholipids and other autoantibodies
Vitamin D Supplementation Linked to Reduction in Autoimmune Disease
Vitamin D supplementation, with or without omega-3 fatty acids, linked to reduced risk for autoimmune disease
Recommendations Updated for Recombinant Zoster Vaccine
Two doses of RZV recommended for adults 19 years and older who are immunocompromised due to disease or therapy
Breakthrough COVID-19 Infection Risk Higher With Immune Dysfunction
Risk for breakthrough infection higher for those with immunocompromising conditions, such as HIV, rheumatoid arthritis, solid organ transplant
COVID-19 Breakthrough Infections More Common in Immunocompromised Patients
Immunocompromised patients accounted for 38.2 percent of breakthrough infections
Most Immunosuppressive Meds Not Tied to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
Except for rituximab, no increased risk seen for in-hospital death or mechanical ventilation for those on long-term immunosuppressive therapy
Immunocompromised May Need Fourth COVID-19 Shot: CDC
Small studies have shown that fully vaccinated immunocompromised people account for ~44 percent of breakthrough cases leading to hospitalization
FDA OKs Third COVID-19 Shot for Vulnerable Americans
Authorization includes people who have had solid organ transplants and those whose immune systems are equally compromised
FDA to Approve COVID-19 Booster Shots for Vulnerable Americans
About 3 percent of Americans have weakened immune systems
