COVID-19 Updates
Conference Coverage
Patients with RA on rituximab at risk for worse COVID-19 outcomes
Risk mitigation strategies such as social distancing and wearing masks, especially indoors, remain important for people being treated with...
News
Texas hospital workers sue over vaccine mandates
The lawsuit hinges on a section of the federal law that authorizes emergency use of medical products.
Conference Coverage
EULAR COVID-19 recommendations set for update
Conclusions drawn from a systematic literature review largely appear to reinforce the recommendations that have already been made but need further...
From the Journals
Subclinical myocarditis found in some athletes post COVID
A study that evaluated college athletes recently infected with COVID-19 with comprehensive cardiac testing, including MRI, found a small...
Feature
DOJ charges 14 with COVID-19–related fraud nearing $150M
From the Journals
Large vessel stroke linked to AstraZeneca COVID vaccine
Three cases occurred in two women and one man in their 30s or 40s and involved blockages of the carotid and middle cerebral artery.
From the Journals
Lower SARS-CoV-2 vaccine responses seen in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases
Patients who take methotrexate or rituximab seem to be especially vulnerable.
Feature
ID experts dole out practical advice to help with mask confusion
Conference Coverage
Hospital outcomes for children with MIS-C unaffected by initial presentation site
The length of hospital stay and rate of pediatric ICU admission were not significantly different between the emergency presentation and outpatient...
Opinion
New guidance for those fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Some are concerned and confused about the implications of this guidance.
Conference Coverage
Dr. Fauci: Extraordinary challenges, scientific triumphs with COVID-19