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Nurses - the calm through chaos
Gloria was the charge nurse on 3 West when a “code” was called. Action, running, and commotion ensues as the crash cart, nurses, and respiratory therapist appear at the bedside. Two residents emerge as the patient is hooked up to the monitor. While everyone assumes their position and role, Gloria ensures the protocol and steers the people, pumping, intubating, monitoring and medicating.
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Great Lectures; Great Presentations
Dr. Jack Cush lectures on giving a great presentation; based on 40 years of lecturing in Rheumatology.
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Follow the Money (4.23.2026)
Dr. Jack Cush follows the money and all the news that fits the Rheumatology Gab for this past week.
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ACR Endorses New Training Model for Pediatric Subspecialties
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The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) welcomes the recent announcement from the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) outlining new training models for pediatric subspecialties.
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4/30/26 US Dept of Education finalized is rule on Grad loans "Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE)" that will markedly cut Federal Grad loans for nurses, nurse practitioner (NP) and physician associate (PA) training. https://t.co/kdm0ZLZfnL https://t.co/OGr3BEYga7
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Great Lectures; Great Presentations
Dr. Jack Cush lectures on giving a great presentation; based on 40 years of lecturing in Rheumatology.
https://t.co/AvW8Z7bhkl https://t.co/LeI7oPDRan
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DERM on RheumNow PODCAST (April 2026)
The Derm on RheumNow podcast is a collection of Citations and Content curated for dermatologists – addressing Psoriasis, PsA, CLE, vasculitis, HS, other CTD skin disorders. dermatology drugs, biologics, JAKs - their use, efficacy and side https://t.co/SlCGA364gj
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EULAR Recommendations for Physical Activity in Arthritis
EULAR has published a 2025 update for physical activity recommendations for patients with osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
https://t.co/RFECflCUgf https://t.co/Da7D6KpN6q
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A man spends 50 years teaching at MIT.
He knows his time is running out.
So he records one last lecture — everything he knows, distilled into a single hour.
He died 5 months later.
This is that lecture.
The most important hour you'll watch this week. 👇
Bookmark it for later https://t.co/tRUH05ysSt
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APR: Methotrexate
Companion slide deck for the Advanced Practice Rheum: Methotrexate video, featuring Dr. Jack Cush.
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Obesity is more than comorbidity—it’s a driver of inflammation.
At #RheumNowLive 2026, Dr. Uzma Haque breaks down weight management strategies that actually move the needle in rheumatology care.
🎧 Listen here: https://t.co/A6fbPvV2tD
#Rheumatology #Inflammation #Obesity https://t.co/RLxV44SrUB
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https://t.co/4UQlqwujiR 2026 brought together leading rheumatology experts for two days of practical, clinically focused education.
Now you can watch the full program On Demand.
Highlights include:
• RA mortality trends and the mucosal hypothesis
• IL-23 vs IL-17 inhibitor https://t.co/YMfxa7PDXF
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Rheumatology Salaries 2025
Medscape has published its annual Physician Compensation report with physican salaries up roughly 3% and eight specialties earning more than $500,000 per annum.
https://t.co/DNe42EsxRW https://t.co/aegcNm8Pla
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ACR Endorses New Training Model for Pediatric Subspecialties
The ACR welcomes the recent announcement from the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) outlining new training models for pediatric subspecialties. Given the collaborative work ACR has engaged in over the years, this is https://t.co/blNkWXuLkJ
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Rheumatology Salaries 2025
Medscape has published its annual Physician Compensation report with physican salaries up roughly 3% and eight specialties earning more than $500,000 per annum.
https://t.co/UKc2l4FBQZ https://t.co/Kqzbl6pGWh
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Prescribing Lessons (4.17.2026)
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What is the most widely shared physician concern regarding the use of augmented intelligence? Take this week's RheumIQ quiz to find out.
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Do patients with chronic pain have double the rates of smoking compared to those without pain? Take this week's RheumIQ quiz to find out.
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ACR Backs the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act
The ACR thanked lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives for introducing the bipartisan Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2025 (H.R. 8163), legislation designed to stabilize Medicare payments for physicians and https://t.co/15xU3DGD34
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