March 7, 2020

Coronavirus as Risk Factor for Rheumatoid Arthritis Respiratory viral infections can be a novel environmental risk factor for the development of rheumatoid arthritis, find Korean researchers writing in Arthritis Research and Therapy..

News Roundup: Coronavirus and Autoimmune Disease What is the connection (if any) between coronavirus and autoimmune diseases? In this slideshow, we feature some points of view from rheumatology experts in the field, including Dr. Jean Liew of the University in Washington, Seattle, who told Creaky Joints that patients with inflammatory arthritis are probably more susceptible to the coronavirus and are at higher risk of complications like pneumonia.   RHEUMATOLOGY HEALTHCARE JOB OPPORTUNITIES Visit Rheumatology Network for easy access to new job opportunities in rheumatology. As a service to our readers, we've posted a national "Job Board" in the upper right-hand corner of the site. Suggestions for other content sections? Email the editor at areyes@mmhgroup.com.