Neurologic and Psychiatric Symptoms Common in COVID-19 Survivors
Researchers strove to provide robust estimates of incidence rates and relative risks of neurologic and psychiatric diagnoses in patients in the 6 months following a COVID-19 diagnosis.
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A Call for Action Against Racism in Patient Care
This literature review explored the nature of racial bias in the clinical setting
Increased Risk for CVST With Thrombocytopenia in J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients
This case series described the different reports of CVST with thrombocytopenia following receipt of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
Effect of Rituximab Timing on Mortality in COVID19 in Patients With ANCA Associated Vasculitis
Treatment with rituximab and immunoglobulin levels may increase risk for COVID-19-related death in ANCA-associated vasculitis.
Increased White Matter Hyperintensities Load In Patients with HIV
White matter hyperintensities may be more common in patients living with HIV, even if well-controlled, and may correlate with other clinical parameters.
Low Adherence to Multiple Sclerosis Care Common During COVID-19 Pandemic
While patients with multiple sclerosis are at an overall low risk for severe COVID-19 infection, concern and fear of infection may impact their adherence to care.
Megakaryocytes in Brain Vessels May Cause Neurologic Impairment in COVID-19
A team of researchers investigated histopathology of patients with COVID-19 to provide insight into the disease’s impact on cognition and other neurologic symptoms.
Urinary Tract Infection in Multiple Sclerosis: Risk, Diagnosis, and Management
Amit Akirov, MD, discusses the risk, prevalence, diagnosis, and management of urinary tract infections among patients with multiple sclerosis.
Neuroimaging Manifestations of COVID-19 in Children
A team of researchers made an international call for cases of children with encephalopathy linked to SARS-CoV-2 infection in order to investigate abnormal neuroimaging findings.
Case Report: Tuberculous Arthritis of Ankle Joint Mimics RA in Patient With Lupus Nephritis
In this case study, the authors highlighted the importance of tuberculous arthritis in the differential diagnoses of patients with persistent ankle swelling.
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