Coronavirus care guidelines released for rheumatic disease patients

Katherine Shagoury

May 7, 2020
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The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) developed clinical guidance for the care of adult patients with rheumatic diseases during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which are published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology.

Populations considered include patients with a documented COVID-19 infection, those who are stable following exposure to SARS-CoV-2 but without known infection, and patients who are stable with no infection or exposure.

The recommendations address various treatment options and provide general guidance, as well as direction for when to start, stop, or reduce medications.

All recommendations are based on current knowledge and will be revised as circumstances and evidence evolve, the authors said.

Editor’s note: Click here for more information and ongoing COVID-19 updates for integrative healthcare professionals.

About the Author:

Katherine Shagoury

Katherine Shagoury

Katherine Shagoury is the editor of Integrative Practitioner. She brings a decade of experience creating and managing content for national healthcare audiences as a digital editor and professional journalist, including serving as managing editor for a popular medical billing and coding association and as a reporter for the Boston Globe, Boston.com, and USA Today. A certified personal trainer and nutrition coach with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, a certified group fitness instructor with the Athletics and Fitness Association of America, a certified barre instructor, and a TRX qualified trainer, her passion for and commitment to healthy living fuels her enthusiasm for supporting the integrative healthcare community.

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