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Prospective study of 6 newly Dx RA pts starting MTX shows MTX causes a decline in T follicular helper (Tfh) cells and plasmablasts (@ wk 3 before clin response), selectively in responders but not nonresponders. MTX shifts cellular & gene expression towards a more physiological https://t.co/Q1M4vgN0aD
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 hour 19 minutes ago
#TB Infection or reactivation is Psoriasis or Psoriatic Arthritis pts taking IL-23 inhibitors is rare, rare. Literature review showed 34 studies of IL-23i in PsO had no new TB, but 1 case of LTBI reactivation. In 8 IL-23i PsA studies there were NO new TB or LTBI reactivations https://t.co/NFIap7DSOr
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2 hours 49 minutes ago
Systematic review of live virus MMR in #JIA had 9 studies (743 pts) showing no flares, good safety & immunogenicity in short term, BUT incomplete or less durable protection in biologic-treated patients, especially for measles & rubella. 5-yrs post MMR, seroprotection was lower if https://t.co/JQhL9o1O4e
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4 hours 18 minutes ago
The AFFINITY Study: Combination Treatment in PsA
Dr. Antoni Chan reports on abstract OP0186 in London at EULAR 2026
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
18 hours 19 minutes ago
A Disease Seeking Its Identity: Peripheral SpA, PsA, and the SPARTACUS Evidence
For years, pSpA has been managed with a cautious, stepwise approach: start with NSAIDs, escalate to conventional synthetic DMARDs, and only reach for biologics when everything else fails. The https://t.co/wXqU9ypD6t
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19 hours 50 minutes ago
EULAR 2026: Updated Recommendations for Vaccination in Patients with Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases
The 2026 EULAR vaccination recommendations, presented by Victoria Furer, were developed by a multinational 25-member task force that include rheumatologists, an https://t.co/AFnsmEYj41
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
23 hours 19 minutes ago
Is there a path to precision medicine in #RA? Theres a substantial unmet need. Immunoengineering is possible thru nanotechnological delivery vectors, cellular therapeutics, & biomaterial scaffolds, with compelling preclinical and early clinical support. https://t.co/gL56EOlt7p https://t.co/IFSHOM8g7w
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1 day ago
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical received FDA approval for their generic version of tofacitinib on 6/4/26. 5 mg and 10 mg tablets are now available in the U.S. market, for both adult and pediatric use. Tofacitinib Tablets are manufactured in Martorelles, Spain. https://t.co/oAh0KQSFgs https://t.co/fNxEm31MAI
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1 day ago
This is a great WISE read for yound doctors - from the great WISE Dr. Adam Cifu -- Advice for Internship https://t.co/BUtXzJxQxQ
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1 day 16 hours ago
"When you make the choice to avoid becoming the most experienced person in a room (whatever room you’re in), you’re making a bet about the future. " - Seth Godin https://t.co/oWtDNWeoND https://t.co/2dpiFRGaxZ
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1 day 17 hours ago
From Cytokine Endotypes to Clinical Reality in Still’s Disease
Recent EULAR 2026 data highlight a paradigm shift in Still’s disease from syndromic management to biologically informed precision therapy.
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2 days 1 hour ago
Genicular artery embolization (GAE) in knee OA? Multiple open label studies & metanalyses suggest a clear pain benefit; BUT 3 sham-controlled RCTs have not demonstrated a statistically significant benefit over placebo. GAE is not addressed by ACR or EULAR guidelines. https://t.co/amIN6kzY74
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