POS1398 RHEUMATOLOGICAL PATIENTS PERFORMING BLOOD SELF-SAMPLING FOR DMARD THERAPY SAFETY: A PROOF OF CONCEPT STUDY COMPARING WITH VENOUS BLOOD SAMPLES
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2021-eular.2927
Abstract: Regular blood sampling is a requirement for rheumatological patients receiving csDMARD, bDMARD or tsDMARD therapies (1). The frequent blood sampling affects the patient’s life as they use a substantial amount of time at hospitals or… read more here.
Keywords: blood; capillary samples; rheumatological patients; blood sampling ... See more keywords
Neoehrlichia mikurensis is uncommon in rheumatological patients receiving tumour necrosis factor inhibitors and in blood donors: a retrospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2023-003660
Abstract: Introduction Neoehrlichia mikurensis is a tick-borne bacterium that primarily causes disease in immunocompromised patients. The bacterium has been detected in ticks throughout Europe, with a 0%–25% prevalence. N. mikurensis infection presents unspecific symptoms, which can… read more here.
Keywords: blood donors; cohort; rheumatological patients; mikurensis ... See more keywords