Study Reveals Histopathologic Findings in the Muscle and Nerve in Patients With Severe COVID-19
Researchers analyzed the autopsies of patients who died from COVID-19 to understand the pathophysiology of COVID-19-related myopathy.
All articles by Amit Akirov, MD
Does Anakinra Have a Role in the Treatment of Severe COVID-19?
Authors of a commentary assessed the role of IL-1 receptor antagonism, specifically anakinra, in the treatment of patients with severe COVID-19.
COVID-19 Vaccines Appear to Be Well-Tolerated Among Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The primary objective of the VACOLUP study was to assess the tolerance of COVID-19 vaccines, including risk for incident flares, in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Increased Risk for Severe Outcomes Among Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19 and Rheumatic Disease
Researchers assessed the risk for hyperinflammation and respiratory failure among hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and a systemic rheumatic disease.
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.
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.
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