Rita Aghjayan

Assistant Editor

Rita Aghjayan is assistant editor for The Clinical Advisor. She holds a BS in biology with minors in physics and chemistry from Pace University in New York. Prior to joining Haymarket, Rita conducted research both in quantum physics and microbial ecology.

All articles by Rita Aghjayan

COVID19

Management of AL Amyloidosis, Immunoglobulin Deposition Disease During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rita Aghjayan

December 8, 2020

The management of AL amyloidosis and immunoglobulin disease during the COVID-19 pandemic should be individualized based on several patient-specific aspects.

COVID19

Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Contamination in Radiation Oncology Clinics

Rita Aghjayan

October 9, 2020

While several studies have investigated SARS-CoV-2 contamination in health care settings, patterns in oncology clinics with fewer COVID-19 cases is unclear.

COVID19

Understanding the Association Between COVID-19, Thromboembolism, and Therapeutic Anticoagulation

Rita Aghjayan

September 3, 2020

In expanded research, investigators studied the effects of therapeutic and prophylactic anticoagulation treatment in hospitalized patients with COVID-19.

Nosocomial Infections

Methotrexate-Induced Acute Kidney Injuries in Patients with Hematologic Malignancies

Rita Aghjayan

July 6, 2020

Upon starting methotrexate treatment, LDH and albumin levels may be signals for AKIs in patients with hematologic malignancies.

Anticoagulant efficacy to prevent VTE after hip and knee arthroplasty

COVID19

Clotting and COVID: New Guidelines in the Works to Treat Coagulopathies in Patients With COVID-19

Rita Aghjayan

June 1, 2020

Growing concerns about thromboembolic comorbidities in patients with COVID-19 is leading ASH to create clinical practice guidelines to treat this patient population.