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Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from RheumNow. This week - unemployment, diagnosing Sjogren's and a lot of ILD.
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A post hoc, pooled analysis of of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) clinical trials shows those received abatacept had a lower rate of Interstitial lung disease (ILD).
Aurelie Najm
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A self learning program to train non Rheumatologists to interpret pelvic X-rays and identify sacro-iliitis?
It works, but it seems the participants were already well trained as pre test scores were already reaching 60+%
Surprised to see radiologists constituting 1/4 of the test https://t.co/mRcFRSuAws
Aurelie Najm
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Why shall we screen all patients with SSc for ILD?
Focusing screening strategy on patients « at risk » misses 25% of patients with ILD
ILD being the main cause of mortality in SSc
@RheumNow #APLAR25 https://t.co/djzCTdZoVb
sheila
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Prof. Aletaha shares their AutoPiX project - using AI to develop quantitative biomarkers.
Something to look forward to since imaging remains an important diagnostic tool in #rheumatology
@RheumNow #APLAR25 @rheumarhyme https://t.co/WExT9amazz
Dr. John Cush
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🆕 Intro to ILD (Part I): the essentials
🫁 Definition & basics
🔬 Key pathology patterns
🧑⚕️ Clinical approach
📋 What rheums need to know
⬇️ Download & learn more: https://t.co/7RzpTDOjwa
Created by @MithuRheum | via @RheumNow for our Rheum to Breathe: ILD Campaign https://t.co/D9d97bqcD5
Dr. John Cush
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9 yr. study of anti-Ro52 & ILD pts -- 1,026 pts 15% Ro52+: interstitial pneumonia w/ autoimmune 48%, CTD-ILD 13%, idiopathic pulm fibrosis 10%, hypersens pneumonitis 6%, idiopathic ILD 24%. Ro52+ were younger w/ more autoimmune dz, +MSA Abs, ILD progression, death, & lung https://t.co/fuFfnaYIRd
sheila
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Is it #lupus?
Interesting study by @escheriKYA et al. showing comparable diagnostic performance of SLERPI (93%) in 🇵🇭 patients vs. SLICC and EULAR/ACR criteria
A practical alternative tool that can be used by clinicians in a resource-limited setting 🤔
@RheumNow #APLAR25 https://t.co/xByBkjEr3r
sheila
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Key takeaways of trabecular bone screening:
📌Complements but doesnt replace BMD/FRAX in fracture risk assessment
📌Dont exclude any lumbar spine unless w/significant change like laminectomy
📌Can use in monitoring untreated pts since TBS declines
@RheumNow #APLAR25 https://t.co/bcN83IDDja
Dr. John Cush
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Sjogren's Disease Interstitial Lung Disease
Dr. Nancy Carteron, a rheumatologist in northern California, discusses interstitial lung disease in Sjogren's disease, as part of RheumNow's Rheum to Breathe: ILD campaign, presented throughout the month of September 2025. https://t.co/lA1vrBiar4
Dr. John Cush
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AI can Dx & predict HCQ retinopathy (HR). An International, Multi-center study used retrospective data from 409 pts (171 HR+, 238 HR-) & tested on 8251 SD-OCT scans. AI Dx 100% & predicted 98.7% mean 221 D before Dx. Sensitivity 100%; specificity 98%, PPV 94%; NPV 100% https://t.co/USABVO8Ss5
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Rheumatoid Arthritis ILD Complications
https://t.co/gAZCGTwHLB https://t.co/qcMmDuxXYx
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🌐 ILD Treatment Guidelines – LIVE Webinar
📅 Sept 9 | ⏰ 7PM EST
An expert panel reviews ACR & EULAR guidance and looks ahead at emerging therapies.
Speakers: Drs. Sindhu Johnson, Anna-Maria Hoffmann-Vold, Scott Matson & Jack Cush, Moderator
https://t.co/2F3sOjqHtr
#ILD https://t.co/KaVL1pUdCh
Dr. John Cush
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Crepitus Does Not Predict Earlier/Worse OA
Young adults who experience grinding or clicking sounds in their knees post-surgery may be alarmed, but new research from La Trobe University suggests these sounds may not signal early-onset osteoarthritis.
https://t.co/bu8dgzcqdv https://t.co/CnSjv6cor9
Dr. John Cush
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QD Clinic: Be Careful What You Look For
Dr. Bryant England, University of Nebraska, presents this QD Clinic, as part of RheumNow's Rheum to Breathe: ILD campaign, presented throughout the month of September 2025.
https://t.co/avxw86CGqu https://t.co/5SH3p05Rlf
Dr. John Cush
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Prospective study of 171 suspected Sjogrens (130 dx w/ SjD) pts compared Dx accuracy - Labial gland Bx best Dx efficacy (AUC 0.90), followed Ro/SSA (AUC 0.79), Omeract score (AUC 0.78). Salv gland US grade 3 strongly predicted +Bx (AUC 0.77) & correlated w/ salivary flow ~-0.5
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Biomarkers in ILD
Join Elena K. Joerns, MD, as she highlights key insights on the role of biomarkers in ILD. Sponsored By: Boehringer Ingelheim. https://t.co/Mxg9P50m7C #ILD #Rheumatology https://t.co/tQUvwHD5cX
Dr. John Cush
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Primary CNS angiitis - an uncommon vasculitis affecting brain, spinal cord, or leptomeninges, typically B/L, but here are 48 pts w/ unilateral PACNS. Dx is made by imaging, wall imaging (VWI), perfusion, spectroscopy. Histology shows small-to med vessel lymphocytic vasculitis https://t.co/xtD7wBT1J2
Dr. John Cush
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Primary CNS angiitis - an uncommon vasculitis affecting brain, spinal cord, or leptomeninges, typically B/L, but here are 48 pts w/ unilateral PACNS. Dx is made by imaging, wall imaging (VWI), perfusion, spectroscopy. Histology shows small-to med vessel lymphocytic vasculitis https://t.co/ji0oaGfdJf
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Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: An Ultrasound Pictorial Review
https://t.co/Qr4ehZo41p
Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) is an entrapment neuropathy caused by compression of the posterior tibial nerve or its branches as they pass beneath the flexor retinaculum at the medial ankle. Clinical https://t.co/FivPCl7EvU
