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COVID-19 as a possible risk factor for poor prognosis in systemic sclerosis
Svetlana Agachi*, Serghei Popa, Larisa Rotaru, Eugeniu Russu, Lucia Dutca, Irina Meleșco, Valeria Stog
https://doi.org/10.52645/MJHS.2025.2.10
Scleroderma Renal Crisis (SRC) is a life-threatening complication of systemic sclerosis (SSc), traditionally associated with anti-RNA polymerase III antibodies, corticosteroid use, and diffuse skin involvement. However, the role of COVID-19 as a potential trigger for SRC remains poorly understood. This study explores the occurrence of COVID-19-associated SRC, focusing on its clinical presentation, underlying risk factors, and outcomes
Novel biomarkers in systemic sclerosis
Svetlana Agachi1*†, Liliana Groppa1,2†, Larisa Rotaru1,2†, Elena Deseatnicova1†, Lia Chișlari1†, Eugeniu Russu1,2†
https://doi.org/10.52645/MJHS.2022.2.09
Due to the heterogeneous nature of systemic sclerosis, it is difficult to predict disease progression and complications. Despite the discovery of novel autoantibodies associated with systemic sclerosis (SSc), there is an unmet need for biomarkers for diagnosis, disease progression, and response to treatment