Patients treated with anti- B cell therapy have a higher risk of COVID -19 death
B cells play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of many autoimmune diseases. Selective targeting of those cells has recently been achieved by chimeric antibody …
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Is rheumatoid arthritis two different diseases?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a persistent inflammatory ailment of the joints. It is an autoimmune disease, most commonly affecting the joints of the hands, wrists, …
Should we vaccinate high risk rheumatic disease with third booster dose?
A COVID-19 booster is an extra dose of vaccine given after the protection from the first injection (s) wears off over time. After immunity from …
Should child with arthritis be prioritized and get Covid-19 vaccine
As a major boost to India’s fight against COVID-19, the Subject Matter Expert Committee has given the Controller General of Drugs of India (DCGI) a …