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IBD patients at high myocarditis risk for up to 20 years

IBD patients at high myocarditis risk for up to 20 years

21 Sep 2024

The risk of myocarditis appears to be elevated among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for ≥20 years following diagnosis, suggests a study in Sweden. However, absolute risks remain low.

21 Sep 2024
COVID-19 variants carry no increased autoimmune sequelae risk

COVID-19 variants carry no increased autoimmune sequelae risk

16 Sep 2024 byJairia Dela Cruz

COVID-19 variants delta and omicron BA.1 or BA.2 do not pose a substantial threat of long-term autoimmune complications, except for a modest elevation in inflammatory bowel disease and bullous skin disorders among hospitalized patients during the omicron predominance in Singapore, as shown in a study.

16 Sep 2024