SARS-CoV-2 Interaction With Parkinson Disease Protein Promotes Amyloid Formation
Researchers sought to explore the potential molecular basis for the association between SARS-CoV-2 and the development of Parkinsonism.
All articles by Amit Akirov, MD
Influenza Infection Linked to Long-Term Increased Risk for Parkinson Disease
Researchers sought to examine whether prior influenza or other infections are associated with Parkinson disease more than 10 years after infection.
Anti-CD20 Therapy for Immune-Mediated Diseases Linked to Increased Mortality Risk in COVID-19
Researchers examined whether treatment with CD20 inhibitors resulted in worse COVID-19 outcomes among patients with immune-mediated diseases.
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Stroke Thrombolysis Use Are Declining
Researchers analyzed the temporal trend in racial and ethnic differences in the use of intravenous thrombolysis after stroke between 2009 and 2018 in a representative sample of adults in the US.
Reduced Efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccines in Patients With CD20 B-Cell-Depleting Treatment History
Researchers assessed the humoral and cell-mediated immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 mRNA-based vaccines in patients with a history of receiving CD20-targeted B-cell-depleting therapy.
Does Anakinra Have a Role in the Treatment of Severe COVID-19?
Authors of a commentary assessed the role of IL-1 receptor antagonism, specifically anakinra, in the treatment of patients with severe COVID-19.
COVID-19 Vaccines Appear to Be Well-Tolerated Among Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The primary objective of the VACOLUP study was to assess the tolerance of COVID-19 vaccines, including risk for incident flares, in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Increased Risk for Severe Outcomes Among Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19 and Rheumatic Disease
Researchers assessed the risk for hyperinflammation and respiratory failure among hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and a systemic rheumatic disease.
Rise in Functional Movement Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This case-series described the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the incidence of movement disorders in children and adults.
Increased Risk for CVST With Thrombocytopenia in J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients
This case series described the different reports of CVST with thrombocytopenia following receipt of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
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