Extended Issue 2
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Pandemic-related stressors pose physical and mental health challenges for pediatric rheumatology patients
Social worker Liz Morasso, LCSW, MSW, discussed the effects of virtual schooling, social isolation, and other issues confronted by pediatric rheumatology patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Experts tackle treatment obstacles in bone health
Kenneth G. Saag, MD, MSc, discussed the management of premenopausal bone loss and Nancy E. Lane, MD, reviewed clinical data and evidence-based support for the use of vitamin D and calcium supplementation in osteoporosis.
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Researchers identify host factors that contribute to COVID-19 severity
Dusan Bogunovic, PhD, described the latest immune profile findings in MIS-C and Qian Zhang, MD, discussed type I interferon response in severe COVID-19 during a basic science session at ACR Convergence.
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Challenges to rheumatology practices won’t end with the COVID-19 pandemic
NORM President Nancy Ellis, BA, MBA, MHA, shared member survey results in an update on the operational challenges of delivering patient care as practice managers look beyond the pandemic.