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A large patient population study finds weight gain, increases risk for low back pain - the risk increased 7% for every BMI unit or 10 pounds over ideal weight.
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Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal and regulatory reports from this past week on RheumNow.com. B cell drugs in SLE and ITP, biomarkers in GCA & PSS and great videos by APPs.
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Recent research and publications have underscored the use, efficacy, safety and limitations to the use of cannabis for arthritis and pain patients.
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In rheumatology, we're no stranger to uncertainty. In any diagnosis of seronegative rheumatoid arthritis, it's always our invitation to reconsider the diagnosis.
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Dr. Cush provides a systematic approach to evaluating musculoskeletal and rheumatic complaints in clinical practice.
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Data from NHIS surveys show in the USA 24.8 million adults with arthritis reported having an activity limitation AND that the arthritis attributable work limitations in US adults 18-64 yrs affects 38.8%.
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Obesity and Low Back Pain
A large patient population study finds weight gain, increases risk for low back pain - the risk increased 7% for every BMI unit or 10 pounds over ideal weight.
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Best of 2025: Targeting Obesity in Rheumatic Disease Patients
Sattar et al. has published an informative overview of the effect of obesity on rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). They estimate that nearly 70% of RMD patients are overweight or obese. https://t.co/aPGuYFCWLo
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Comprehensive review of the management of knee osteoarthritis - topicals, analgesics, narcotics, intraarticular, metabolic, nutraceuticals, TENS, acupuncture and biologics. https://t.co/3UjPQeZut9 https://t.co/z0dzENSbtX
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Inflammatory vs. Noninflammatory Pain
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Inflammatory vs. Noninflammatory Pain
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APP Pearls “You must assess sleep and mood- without this, even if you control all inflammation, you will not control pain and fatigue!” - Christine Stamatos, NP, DNP, RN
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Lilly announced phase 3 RCT TRIUMPH-4, where Retatrutide, a new GIP, GLP-1 & glucagon recpt agonist, was given to obese (BMI >35), knee osteoarthritis pts *without diabetes*. Wt loss at 68 wks was 28.7% with reduced WOMAC pain scores of -4.5 points (75.8%) https://t.co/73yIyvwRtL
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QD Clinic: Weakness with Fibromyalgia
ack Cush, MD and Leilani Law, APN, Dallas, TX, discuss a case about weakness with fibromyalgia and how to best treat the complaints she presents with. This APP QD clinic is presented as part of RheumNow's "Mission: APP Partners in Care" https://t.co/OHeTdemtra
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Medical Cannabis for Pain Management
Recent research and publications have underscored the use, efficacy, safety and limitations to the use of cannabis for arthritis and pain patients.
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The countdown is on! ⏱️
Drs. Jack Cush & Artie Kavanaugh are previewing what’s coming to RheumNow Live 2026 in Dallas (Feb 7–8) – and you don’t want FOMO on this one.
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Low Dose Naltrexone for Fibromyalgia Pain - Use it or Lose it?
Medscape recently reviewed off-label use of low dose naltrexone (LDN) in fibromyalgia (FM) and found it is deemed effective by some clinicians and patients, but 1) there is no FDA indication for LDN use in FM and 2) https://t.co/RgRRHU9ZRo
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JAMA Case Challenge - Painful Hand Swelling With Finger Contractures
56-yoF w/ BL hand contractures, 15 mos BL hand pain/swelling/stiffness. No or partial relief w/ ibuprofen, 30 mg prednisone, MTX 10-20 mg/wk. All labs were normal. Whats the Dx? https://t.co/lZ0NHX5Y56 https://t.co/JC04E3JUxB
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Coccyx and Sacrococcygeal Joint Disorders
Pain from coccygeal or sacrococcygeal disorders is rare, often presenting as a diagnostic challenge. Coccygeal pain is often mistaken for lumbosacral, pelvic, or gastrointestinal disorders. This review presents the epidemiology, https://t.co/zrGDwULms5
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ICYMI: Inflammatory vs. Noninflammatory Pain
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