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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )

1 hour 19 minutes ago
Review of GLP-1 agonist use in rheumatology - with benefits beyond DM, obesity, improved survival, reduced major cardiovascular and renal events. Anti-inflammatory & chondroprotective effx shown benefit in knee OA & pain. GLP-1RAs do not prevent gout attacks. More research https://t.co/8zh18mlYDh
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
5 hours 19 minutes ago
FDA has approved nerandomilast (PDE4b inhibitor) for treatment of adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Approval is based on 2 RCTs, FIBRONEER-IPF & FIBRONEER-ILD, that show slowing of lung function decline IP & progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) pts. https://t.co/pIQwyLUBoj
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
7 hours 19 minutes ago
Sequencing DNA to find new lupus treatments MUSC geneticist Betty Tsao, Ph.D., will lead a five-year project to identify rare mutations associated with childhood-onset SLE, or lupus, with more than $3.5 million in funding from the National Institute of Arthritis and https://t.co/1vfQ4fK6FX
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
23 hours 19 minutes ago
Systematic review of obesity management meds - 56 RCTs (60,307 pts). All OMMs were better at total weight loss than PBO (P < 0.0001), >10% semaglutide & tirzepatide (both effective at NIDDM CHF). Semaglutide effective reducing pain in knee osteoarthritis https://t.co/4MX2IiDC2X
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 day ago
A JAKi in RA: Explore the Data Guide šŸ‘€ Dr. Curtis and Dr. Winthrop share best practices for preparing to discuss risk in RA, including a new long-term efficacy and safety data visualization tool. Sponsored by AbbVie Medical Affairs + Health Impact. https://t.co/SZSiUOfo5V https://t.co/OdpuqMcEkZ
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 day 4 hours ago
Activity Trackers Can Predict RA Flares People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who experienced disease flares often showed changes in heart rate and physical activity captured by popular wearable devices 4 weeks before they became clinically apparent, a small study indicated. https://t.co/LjE0LkJTrB
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 day 6 hours ago
šŸŽ“ Learning just got smarter. Every week, RheumIQ challenges you with a quick quiz on current rheumatology updates. šŸ’” Educational šŸŽÆ Evidence-based 🧠 Addictive (in a good way) Try it now and level up your clinical knowledge: https://t.co/JWTPUViFkI https://t.co/zFJrPfLQcH
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 day 21 hours ago
Taiwan study of HBV or HCV reactivation w/ bDMARD use in PsO & PsA - among 5527 treatment episodes (3197 ts/bDMARDs) found a 10% risk of reactivation of HBVr (10.6%) & HCV (9.9%), highest w/ TNFi. Reactivation assoc w/ TNFi, HBsAg+, HBeAg+, immunosuppressant use without antiviral https://t.co/AwpmRpfJUT
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
2 days ago
NY Times on Osteoporosis in Men The NY Times has addressed the problem of osteoporosis in men noting a need for increased awareness and screening... Read more: https://t.co/SzNtuPllY6 https://t.co/13EcEfv4ab
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
2 days ago
Gender Complexities in Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment Outcomes Analysis of a German psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients registry demonstrates sex-specific differences regarding clinical manifestation and treatment outcomes, especially with regard to drug discontinuations. https://t.co/zGtfpndod9
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
2 days 6 hours ago
From the plenary to posters, RheumNow is your companion for ACR Convergence 2025. Expect: • KOL videos • Clinical trial highlights • Daily faculty recaps • Live streaming #ACR25 #Rheumatology #ClinicalTrials https://t.co/M5sxhWz2EK
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
2 days 20 hours ago
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