Methotrexate treats cancer, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis but can cause birth defects. Some women can't get it because of abortion laws, fear punishment.

Immunosuppressive drugs, such as azathioprine and methotrexate, suppress the immune system and are used for moderate to severe lupus, especially if organs are affected.

In patients with active lupus nephritis, iscalimab shows efficacy in reducing proteinuria and is generally well tolerated.

“A methotrexate hold strategy shows promise in enhancing vaccine immunogenicity in ARD patients vaccinated with a recombinant zoster vaccine,” Ana Cristina Medeiros-Ribeiro, MD, told attendees.

EULAR 2022 Methotrexate's Impact on COVID Vaccination: New Insights Made New studies assess patients with various immune-mediated inflammatory diseases to determine the risks and benefits of ...

The medication methotrexate is used to treat cancer, arthritis, lupus and Crohn’s disease. Patients have reported trouble accessing it after the Supreme Court's ruling on abortion and a number ...