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Browse the latest news, expert commentary, and educational content on COVID-19.


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24-10-2022 | COVID-19 | News

Prophylactic antivirals may help prevent symptomatic COVID-19 in rituximab-treated patients

Pre-exposure prophylaxis with tixagevimab and cilgavimab may be an effective strategy to prevent symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection among people with rheumatic diseases treated with rituximab, suggest findings from a real-world study.

30-08-2022 | COVID-19 | News

Studies bolster evidence for COVID-19 vaccination in young people with RMDs

Findings from three studies provide further support for the effectiveness and safety of COVID-19 vaccines in young people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

25-08-2022 | COVID-19 | News

‘Substantial improvement’ in COVID-19 outcomes over time for RMD patients

The proportion of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases experiencing severe COVID-19 has declined since the beginning of the pandemic, particularly during the recent Omicron wave, US researchers report.

Rituximab and rheumatology practice in the COVID-19 era

How can rheumatologists respond to the challenges associated with rituximab use during the pandemic?

COVID-19 in rheumatic disease patients

15-11-2022 | ACR 2022 | Conference coverage | News

COVID-19 vaccination advocated for pregnant women with RMDs

14-11-2022 | ACR 2022 | Conference coverage | News

Longer duration of mycophenolate pause may improve COVID-19 vaccine response

COVID-19 vaccination in patients with rheumatic diseases

Get answers to key questions with recommendations from professional organizations

Repurposing rheumatology drugs for COVID-19

11-11-2022 | COVID-19 | News

FDA authorizes anakinra for severe COVID-19

04-01-2022 | COVID-19 | News

Anakinra authorized for COVID-19 pneumonia in Europe

02-11-2021 | COVID-19 | News

RECOVERY: No evidence for colchicine benefit in COVID-19

12-10-2021 | COVID-19 | News

EULAR updates guidance on immunomodulatory treatment for COVID-19

Repurposing rheumatology drugs for COVID-19

Experts discuss the rationale, data on different agents, and the potential impact on rheumatology practice.

COVID-19 guidance for rheumatologists

04-06-2022 | EULAR 2022 | Conference coverage | News

Support for pausing methotrexate only after second COVID-19 vaccine dose

20-05-2022 | Telehealth | News

EULAR issues guidance on telemedicine in rheumatology

Telemedicine in rheumatology

Experts discuss the increasing use of telemedicine in rheumatology during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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