by telrheum | May 10, 2024 | Autoimmune Diseases, Infections, Viral Infections
The article “Long Covid in Persons with Self-Reported Arthritis – Symptoms, Associated Factors and Functional Limitations” by Debbie Ehrmann Feldman and Barbara Mazer explores the impact of long Covid on individuals with arthritis. Presented at ACR...
by telrheum | Mar 23, 2024 | Biologic Therapy, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatic Drugs, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis, Viral Infections
Paxlovid’s Effectiveness Paxlovid, comprised of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, has been recognized for its effectiveness in treating COVID-19. It works by inhibiting the protease of SARS-CoV-2, preventing the virus from replicating. Studies indicate that it...
by telrheum | Mar 11, 2024 | Viral Infections, Biologic Therapy, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis
COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has had wide-ranging impacts on global health since its emergence in late 2019. Among its many effects, there is a notable connection with arthritis, both in terms of how COVID-19 can affect individuals with existing arthritis...