Sjögren's Syndrome occurs when the glands responsible for producing moisture in the eyes, mouth, and other parts of the body are destroyed by autoantibodies. Below are COVID news and research updates that specifically relate to Sjögren's.
A study in Japan analyzed the association between mRNA Covid-19 vaccination and medium-term SLE flare-ups. At 30 days after completion of a primary series, the rate of mild or moderate SLE flares was 20.3% within the vaccinated group, versus 23.3% in the unvaccinated group. Flare rates at 60 and 90 days were similar between both groups.
Read More »Autoimmune disease is currently considered a risk factor for severe COVID-19. A research article published in Rheumatology last Fall summarized 30-day outcomes of autoimmune disease (AD) patients following hospitalization with COVID-19. AD patients diagnosed and/or hospitalized between January and June 2020 with COVID-19 were included, and their 30 day outcomes were compared to patients with at least one AD hospitalized with influenza from September 2017 through April 2018.
Read More »The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is recruiting participants for a new study investigating the immune response to the COVID-19 vaccine in those living with autoimmune disease, including rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, myositis, and Sjogren’s syndrome.
Read More »This week, Rheumatology International published a study on the impact of COVID-19 infection and vaccination in patients with Sjogren’s syndrome.
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