Tag: Inflammation
ACR Previews New Pharmacotherapy Guidelines for RA
The 2020 Guideline for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis updates guidance on drug treatments
Cytokines Not at ‘Storm’ Levels in Those With Severe COVID-19
Levels in severely, critically ill COVID-19 patients much lower than in other inflammatory syndromes
CDC Reports Cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults
MIS-A related to SARS-CoV-2 infection resembles MIS in children; respiratory symptoms often minimal
CDC: Nearly 800 U.S. Children Have Developed COVID-19-Related Condition
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children also associated with 16 deaths reported in 42 states
Combination Therapy May Benefit Some With Kawasaki Disease
Adding corticosteroids to initial IV immunoglobulin may reduce risk for coronary artery abnormalities
Compression Therapy Lowers Recurrence of Cellulitis of Leg
Trial stopped early for efficacy in participants with chronic edema of the leg and recurrent cellulitis
CDC Updates Info on Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
Distinguishing this COVID-19-related syndrome from others can be challenging
Inflammation Tied to Thyroid Dysfunction With Psoriasis
Prevalence of thyroid dysfunction high with generalized pustular, erythrodermic psoriasis
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Profiled
Two reports describe characteristics of MIS-C seen in U.S. pediatric health centers, New York state
Neurological Symptoms Described in Children With COVID-19
Neurological symptoms involve central, peripheral nervous system; splenial changes ID'd on imaging
