Epigenetic targets of Janus kinase inhibitors are linked to genetic risks of rheumatoid arthritis.

Background: Current strategies that target cytokines (e.g., tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α), or signaling molecules (e.

Elevation of cytomegalovirus antigenemia predicts serious infection and death in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapies for autoimmune diseases.

Aim: We examined the relationship between cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation and serious infections.

Method: We conducted a single-center retrospective chart review study with 43 autoimmune disease patients experiencing CMV reactivation. We investigated the risk factors for serious infections among the patients using logistic regression analysis.