Children with rheumatic diseases may face increased risks for COVID-19-related hospitalization, particularly those using glucocorticoids, rituximab, or mycophenolate.
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are associated with an increased risk for heart failure, particularly heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
Patients with CKD who use antiresorptive drugs for tumor-related disorders or oral corticosteroids may be at increased risk for osteonecrosis of the jaw.