Publications by authors named "Samuel Elias Basualto Dias"

Background: Patients with immune-mediated rheumatic diseases (IMRDs) have been prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination to mitigate the infection severity risks. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are at a high risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes, especially those under immunosuppression or with associated comorbidities. However, few studies have assessed the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine in patients with RA.

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  • - The COVID-19 pandemic caused social isolation, negatively affecting medical students' educational routines and mental health, prompting an observational study (MPII) that involved bi-weekly phone calls related to rheumatic diseases.
  • - The study aimed to assess the effects of the pandemic and active participation in MPII on medical students' educational experiences and mental health, given their critical training roles in healthcare.
  • - A web-based survey compared medical students involved in MPII with their peers, evaluating demographics, perceptions of the study, and mental health outcomes using the DASS-21 scale for depression, anxiety, and stress.
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