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Rheumatic disease may increase risk for severe covid-19 outcomes

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Rheumatic disease may increase risk for severe covid-19 outcomes Rheumatology Advisor Patients with vs without rheumatic disease are more likely to require mechanical ventilation for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infection, according to cohort study results published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. These data elucidate the unique risks for COVID-19 infection among patients with rheumatic disease. While clinical and laboratory manifestations were comparable between the patient and control groups, rheumatic disease increased the risk for intensive care admission and mechanical ventilation, with older age, comorbid conditions and diabetes intensifying these risks. READ MORE

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