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33. B-Cell Depleting Therapies and COVID-19

33. B-Cell Depleting Therapies and COVID-19

FromACR on Air


33. B-Cell Depleting Therapies and COVID-19

FromACR on Air

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Jul 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week we welcome Dr. Alfred Kim to our show as we discuss B-Cell depleting therapies and how patients on these drugs may be more susceptible to COVID-19. During which, Dr. Kim takes us back to the beginning of the pandemic and how he and his patients initially managed the rituximab infusions, how and why people on this drug may be at increased risk of severe disease, the importance of vaccinations, and why they may not work for this patient population. Finally, we finish with Dr. Kim sharing with us important information on how to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 among people taking b-cell depleting therapies, now that there are new therapies for COVID-19 pre-exposure prophylaxis.  
Released:
Jul 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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As the official podcast of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), ACR on Air seeks to have informative and engaging conversations rheumatology professionals want to hear – ranging in topic from trends in clinical practice, to issues affecting rheumatology professionals, and the changing landscape of the rheumatology field. Tune in each month for engaging interviews and commentary.