Publications by authors named "Madiha Fathima"

Article Synopsis
  • The study investigates delayed adverse events (DAEs) from COVID-19 vaccinations in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) compared to other autoimmune diseases and healthy individuals, with a focus on data scarcity impacting vaccine hesitancy among immunocompromised individuals.
  • The research, conducted through a global online survey of over 7200 individuals, found that SLE patients experienced significantly more major DAEs and hospitalizations post-vaccination than healthy controls and had higher rates of severe rashes compared to those with other rheumatic diseases.
  • The findings suggest a need for careful monitoring of SLE patients post-vaccination due to their elevated risk of adverse events, particularly after receiving the Moderna vaccine.
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Axl is a receptor tyrosine kinase with important functions in immune regulation. We investigated serum levels of soluble (s)Axl in lupus nephritis (LN) in association with renal disease activity, tissue damage and treatment response. We surveyed 52 patients with International Society of Nephrology/Renal Pathology Society (ISN/RPS) class III/IV LN and 20 healthy controls.

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