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Goofy But True

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush discusses declining survival rates in the USA, FDA approvals of new COVID subvariant boosters and other odd and possibly true new research reports from the past week on RheumNow.com.

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FDA Approves BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron COVID Booster Vaccines

Jack Cush, MD

Today the FDA authorized the updated Omicron subvariant (BA.4 and BA.5) COVID-19 booster shots manufactured by Pfizer and Moderna; with an anticipated ship/start date of early September 2022. The BA.5 subvariant accounts for more than 88% of U.S. infections.

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Influenza Vaccination Recommendations

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The CDC has published an update to the recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on the use of seasonal influenza vaccines in the United States for the 2022-23 season.

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Hit Parade Review (8.12.2022)

Jack Cush, MD

We've got a lot to discuss this week: psoriasis; fatigue; sleep; sural nerve biopsies; uveitis and SpA; diet and RA; tofacitinib and the ORAL surveillance study; what not to take with mycophenolate - and more. In what order should these items be discussed? This week the run down is based on popularity, measured by rheumatologist engagements on the website and social media.

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The Great Unknowns (8.5.2022)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, FDA approvals, journal articles from the past week on RheumNow; plus viewer questions. This week great hopes for vitamin D, the great unknows of CSA and the great big mess that is the gout.

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ACR Updated Guideline on Vaccinations for Rheumatic Patients

Jack Cush, MD

The ACR has posted a new ACR Clinical Practice Guideline Summary providing recommendations on the use of vaccinations for children and adults with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs).

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ICYMI: 2021 Rheumatology Year in Review

Jack Cush, MD

For 2022, let's look our top 10 list of advances, game-changers, worries and those better medical practices that evolved during 2021.

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FDA Approves BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron COVID Booster Vaccines Today the FDA authorized the updated Omicron subvariant (BA.4 and BA.5) COVID-19 booster shots manufactured by Pfizer and Moderna; with an anticipated ship/start date of early September 2022. https://t.co/VzQBFgvAqu https://t.co/r0pQuoDVcn

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This precipitous drop and current level is substantially worse than 21 peer countries https://t.co/NAEMjhs4j3 https://t.co/QhrZ1Xnwcr

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Mass Gen Brigham study of Rheum (SARD) pts COVID severity over time (3/20-1/22) shows less severe COVID over time. 1449 SARD pts had COVID-19 (1/3 RA); 28% severe. Early COVID was more severe (46%) vs 15% w/ Omicron. Unvax were more severe (78% v 60%) https://t.co/DTge2od82Q https://t.co/LXeujT6zd5

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CDC has updated COVID-19 guidelines - People COVID exposed: no need to quarantine, regardless of Vax status, but use mask x10 d & get tested day 5 - Surveillance testing without Sxs not recommended - if COVID test +, should isolate at home x 5d https://t.co/whVQShsSJR? https://t.co/KnYtJ7BfOO

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Evusheld works & reduces COVID-19 by 77%; yet only 25% of available Rx has been used. Its FREE to the ~7000 immunocompromised pts who might benefit from it. Repeat doses (300 mg) every 6 mos! Time to jump on this! https://t.co/IzcAUvKoW8 https://t.co/h5q25yWCHG

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In the RECOVERY trial - 8156 hospitalized COVID-19 patients; those on baricitinib had significantly fewer deaths (12% vs 14% PBO) but the size of benefit was somewhat smaller than that suggested by previous trials. (adjusted rate ratio 0·87) https://t.co/EW7xLc9TLC https://t.co/Ahr7bwAQmJ

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I had the chance to discuss intrinsic protection from Covid with my friend @ASlavitt https://t.co/dI993XBoXr https://t.co/lidQnzgjJg

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Every moderately to severely immunocompromised person should know about Evusheld, a preventive Rx. It's uncommonly prescribed by doctors and there's a general lack of awareness. Still works vs BA.5 An excellent patient page @JAMA_current https://t.co/Exn82D8712 @AnuMalaniMD https://t.co/Rpdhcgg33h

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Anyone who thinks BA.5 is just another variant isn't paying attention >200,000 new cases yesterday. Vertical. https://t.co/x7wziHMZ9K
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During 2021-22, there was 387,112 deaths due to pneumonia, influenza, or COVID-19. At least 72% were dut to COVID-19 and 0.6% was due to influenza https://t.co/0ljpXJt0yr https://t.co/1Sp4RULVAY

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🆕🌟CDC Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccines for Children <18 yrs who are Immunocompromised 👦👧🏾💉⬇️ Thank you Dr. Rebecca Sadun for reviewing! #PedsTwitter #PedsRheum #Pediatrics https://t.co/eeuRKflhSO
Mithu Maheswaranathan, MD MithuRheum ( View Tweet)
CDC: Immunocompromised account for 12.2% of all COVID-19 hospitalizations, with an increased risk of ICU (aOR=1.26) and death (aOR = 1.34), even if vaccinated (aOR 1.40; aOR = 1.87). In immunocompromised, death rate was not affected by vaccination. https://t.co/PVRnOPb9gX https://t.co/W2S9eb1cOo

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New podcast up—“What Worries You, Masters You” We review recent news, regulatory and guideline updates from the past week. Studies on MTX use, COVID vaccination, Supplements and vitamins, and arthrocentesis despite anticoagulation are discussed. https://t.co/jRaLCQAt9K https://t.co/opa22JqU41

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