Stat Consult: Sjögren Syndrome
This review provides a concise overview of the epidemiology, etiology, history, diagnostic criteria, and management of Sjögren syndrome.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Migraine Risk Factors Patients May Not Know
Patients experiencing migraines can deal with extreme levels of pain and disability, and as a result may search for modifiable risk factors that may be increasing migraine severity. What are some notable migraine risk factors, and how can they interact with other migraine comorbidities?
Red Patches Over Face, Chest, and Upper Limbs
Prevalence estimates for SLE vary between 20 and 150 cases per 100,000 individuals and have been increasing with improved recognition of the disease.
Academic Performance Lower Among Children With Chronic Rheumatic Diseases
Researchers compared the grade 12 test results of patients with childhood-onset chronic rheumatic diseases and healthy participants, and determined the factors associated with these test scores.
Vitamin D3 and Omega-3 Supplementation Reduce Incident Autoimmune Disease
Researchers studied the role of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids in the prevention of autoimmune diseases.
Guillain-Barré Syndrome May Be Triggered by SARS-CoV-2 Infection
During study period, 22% with Guillain-Barré syndrome had confirmed or probable SARS-CoV-2 infection; patients had uniform neurologic features.
Exploring Autoimmunity in Asthma: A Clinical Overview Plus Q&A
Although asthma and autoimmune disease are thought to have mutually exclusive pathogeneses, they both result from a dysregulated immune system.
Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Updates on Diagnosis and Treatment
Three agents were recently FDA approved for NMOSD in adults who are AQP4 antibody positive: eculizumab, inebilizumab-cdon, and satralizumab-mwge
Can SARS-CoV-2 Infection Accelerate the Onset of an Autoimmune Disease?
Researchers evaluated the possibility of SARS-CoV-2 infection accelerating the onset of an autoimmune rheumatic disease.
Lupus Affects Emotional, Mental Well-Being of Patients
Most patients report not having participated in a lupus clinical trial, despite interest.
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