Publications by authors named "Mutasem Abed"

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  • * A case study of a 54-year-old Saudi woman with SLE revealed that after conventional medication failed, treatment with belimumab improved her condition, but later led to worsening symptoms, including severe hair loss.
  • * The subsequent administration of baricitinib after stopping belimumab showed significant improvement in her hair loss and arthritis symptoms, suggesting a need for focused research on specific outcomes in SLE treatment, particularly regarding baricitinib's effectiveness.
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Introduction: Osteoporosis (OP) is one of the most common comorbidities associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Literatures reported that the risk for developing OP was strongly associated with duration and severity of RA. We aim to elaborate on the consequences of OP on disease activity and management plan in patients with RA.

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