Tag: Inflammation
Glucocorticoid Use Tied to CVD Risk in Immune-Mediated Diseases
Risk for CVD increased in association with glucocorticoid dose, even with <5.0 mg daily prednisolone-equivalent dose
Chilblain-Like Lesions During COVID-19 Tied to Type I Interferonopathy
Findings based on systematic clinical, histologic, and biologic assessment
Racial Disparity Seen in COVID-19 Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome
Rates more than three times higher in Black children in New York City versus White children
ACR Previews New Pharmacotherapy Guidelines for RA
The 2020 Guideline for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis updates guidance on drug treatments
Cytokines Not at ‘Storm’ Levels in Those With Severe COVID-19
Levels in severely, critically ill COVID-19 patients much lower than in other inflammatory syndromes
CDC Reports Cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults
MIS-A related to SARS-CoV-2 infection resembles MIS in children; respiratory symptoms often minimal
CDC: Nearly 800 U.S. Children Have Developed COVID-19-Related Condition
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children also associated with 16 deaths reported in 42 states
Combination Therapy May Benefit Some With Kawasaki Disease
Adding corticosteroids to initial IV immunoglobulin may reduce risk for coronary artery abnormalities
Compression Therapy Lowers Recurrence of Cellulitis of Leg
Trial stopped early for efficacy in participants with chronic edema of the leg and recurrent cellulitis
