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Assess Reproductive Health in SLE Clinic Visits

Jun Chu , MSN, CRNP

Due to the complexity of SLE, rheumatology providers should take an active role in assessing reproductive health, providing education on how SLE may affect pregnancy, and taking a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach with the patient’s gynecologist.

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Emergencies, Independence & Hemorrhage (1.23.2026)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and reports from the past two weeks on RheumNow.Com

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Methotrexate

Jack Cush, MD

In this session, Dr. Jack Cush reviews methotrexate.

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Review of Restless Legs Syndrome

Jack Cush, MD

JAMA has published a full read review of RLS - restless leg syndrome - a frequent, but often unrecognized, cause of poor sleep and the resultant hazards of insomnia.

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Emergency Department Visits by Rheumatoid Patients

Jack Cush, MD

A Canadian population study shows that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients have 30% higher emergency department (ED) visit rates for Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions (ACSCs) compared to age- and sex-matched population controls.

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Nurse Practitioner Independence

Jack Cush, MD

A JAMA Viewpoint article reports on a March 2025 Nurse Practitioner (NP) Entrepreneurship Summit in Boston in March 2025 identifying barriers and opportunities to NP-owned medical practices.

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The 2025 Rheumatology Year in Review

Jack Cush, MD

The year 2025 presented numerous advances in rheumatology and related inflammatory and autoimmune disorders ranging from several new groundbreaking FDA approvals/indications, drug developments, game-changing guidelines and practices that will impact patient care for rheumatic diseases.

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Congratulations to Lupus Research Alliance 2025 Global Science Award Recipients 1) Drs. Deepak Rao & Alexandra-Chloe Villani at Harvard affiliates; & 2) Dr. Caroline Jefferies at Cedars-Sinai. Grants will support interdisciplinary, collaborative, & synergistic projects in SLE https://t.co/GcfuEty75b
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Nurse Practitioner Independence A JAMA Viewpoint article reports on a March 2025 Nurse Practitioner (NP) Entrepreneurship Summit in Boston in March 2025 identifying barriers and opportunities to NP-owned medical practices. https://t.co/rkzLwhnNYh https://t.co/bxJWptPQK9

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RheumNow Live is 3 weeks away, and we can't wait to see you there! Why Attend In Person? ✔ Engage directly with faculty during live Q&A ✔ Network with peers who influence and lead in rheumatology ✔ Experience the energy, pace, and collaboration that can’t be replicated https://t.co/Do8srChyXW
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The 2025 Rheumatology Year in Review The year 2025 presented numerous advances in rheumatology and related inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, ranging from several new groundbreaking FDA approvals/indications, drug developments, game-changing guidelines, and practices that https://t.co/gjNesm0AWO
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QD Clinic: Sjogren's Beyond the Dryness Caitlin Hill, FNP, and David Maniscalco, MD, Santa Rosa, CA present this QD Clinic: Sjogren's - Beyond the Dryness. https://t.co/2U4Q2aRFec https://t.co/AGq36PT9iZ

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"I need the courage to start, the wisdom to say good and the religion to make it a habit" - Ronan Kavanagh of Galway

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New for RheumNow Live 2026! Get more from RheumNow Live 2026—before the meeting begins. Introducing Dr. Mike Putman, Pre-Learn Director, bringing you speaker-selected Pre-Learns and concise video summaries released weekly for registered attendees. 🎥 Watch Now: This week’s PsA https://t.co/vv5XP7EMfu
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QD Clinic: Sjogren's Beyond the Dryness Caitlin Hill, FNP, and David Maniscalco, MD, Santa Rosa, CA present this QD Clinic: Sjogren's - Beyond the Dryness. https://t.co/4VHRmBm7GC https://t.co/pQV8klTzZV

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We're less than 30 days out from RheumNow Live and we want to see you there...in-person! Why Attend In Person? ✔ Engage directly with faculty during live Q&A ✔ Network with peers who influence and lead in rheumatology ✔ Experience the energy, pace, and collaboration that https://t.co/tqSHYAEoOQ
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Join us for STEP Talks at RheumNow Live! Big Ideas. Real Impact. No Filler! https://t.co/vvLKFWatWe Don’t miss these engaging discussions: - Placebos in Rheumatology - Dr. Andreas Kerschbaumer - Disease Modification in Osteoarthritis - Dr. Tuhina Neogi - Helicobacter pylori https://t.co/lQRCLdMSh6

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Kick off with a powerhouse RA session! ⚡️ Drs. Elena Myasoedova, Kristen Demoruelle, & Jeffrey Sparks dive deep into: 📉 Mortality Trends 🧬 The Mucosal Hypothesis 🫁 Recent ILD Advances Ends with a live faculty Q&A. A can’t-miss for RA clinicians in 2026! 🩺 Registration https://t.co/Z9oOkAyWPK
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2026 Resolutions (1.9.2026) Dr. Cush reviews the news, announcements and journal articles from this past week on RheumNow. More on Variable bendability, a better way to treat RA, and a novel advance for GLP1a in PsA; and 2026 Resolutions! https://t.co/DgY2trZGKA https://t.co/3ka4SDRnJO

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