Meliha K.
- Country
- Sweden
- Department
- Reumatologimottagning Malmö
Research Overview
- CITAR - Comparison of the efficacy and safety of early use of IL-6R blockade with tocilizumab in combination with short-term glucocorticoids versus glucocorticoids alone for the treatment of arthritis induced by cancer immunotherapy by check point inhibitors: a randomized, open, multicentre, proof of concept, superiority, controlled clinical trial
- Phase 4 Multicenter Study Comparing Active Conventional Therapy with Biologic Agents and De-escalation Strategies in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Evaluation of the Impact of Anti-Rheumatic Treatments on Herpes-Zoster Vaccine Immunogenicity in Patients with Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases
Data & Insights
Has run more than one trial at 2 of 28 partner sites.
Specializations
Rheumatic Disease Management
The investigator specializes in treating various forms of inflammatory rheumatic diseases, with particular emphasis on rheumatoid arthritis and associated conditions including systemic lupus erythematosus, spondylarthropathies, and psoriatic arthritis.
- Inflammatory Rheumatic Conditions
- Systemic Vasculitis
- Systemic Sclerosis
Their work encompasses comprehensive assessment and treatment of autoimmune rheumatic disorders.
Therapeutic Approaches
The investigator focuses on evaluating various treatment modalities, including active conventional therapy and biologic treatments for rheumatic conditions. Their expertise extends to developing and assessing treatment de-escalation strategies for patients showing positive response to therapy.
- Conventional Therapy Optimization
- Biological Treatment Assessment
- Therapeutic Response Monitoring
Their work includes evaluation of treatment effectiveness in early-stage rheumatoid arthritis.
Preventive Medicine
The investigator studies vaccination approaches in patients with rheumatic diseases, with particular focus on the herpes-zoster vaccine implementation. Their work examines the relationship between anti-rheumatic treatments and vaccine immunogenicity.
- Vaccine Effectiveness
- Immunization Safety
- Infection Prevention
Their research addresses protective strategies against infections in immunocompromised patients.
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