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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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Advanced Practitioner Biologic Prescriptions for Psoriasis

Jack Cush, MD

Advanced practice clinicians (APCs; nurse practitioners and physician assistants) deliver a large share of US dermatologic care, accounting for 37% of clinicians and 27% of dermatology visits by 2020. A current JAMA Dermatology reports APC drug spending trends in dermatology, with a focus on specialty medications (eg, biologics).

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Nursing Shortage Could Worsen Due to Limited Student Loans

MedPage Today

In November, we reported on nursing groups that pushed back against a Trump administration proposal to de-list nursing as a professional degree for purposes of student borrowing. In this report, we look ahead to see what might happen as a result of the policy change.

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Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage in Rheumatic Disease

Jack Cush, MD

A retrospective, cross-sectional, single-center study of adult rheumatic disease patients with diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH), demonstrates a high proportion have coexistent pulmonary infection and significant mortality risk. 

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Metanalysis of 21 clinical trials, 2,100 adults, shows cannabis-based medicines (vs placebo) over 2-26 weeks are not effective in treating chronic neuropathy nerve pain, regardless if given as THC of CBD. https://t.co/ZOJrcMGZkr https://t.co/nqCWoFmaWp

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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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2025 Lancet review https://t.co/Qbwup6QxZK of Osteoarthritis did not mention/endorse Rx w/ platelet rich plasma (PRP) prompting several letters of protest. Read the authors response: Despite the popularity of PRP, there are few PBO controlled high quality studies to prove its https://t.co/RCaQVXvvfK

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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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Nursing Shortage Could Worsen Due to Limited Student Loans On 11/6, a DOE rule-making committee released a new proposed framework excluding nursing from the so-called "professional degree" category -- a plan which, if finalized, would limit nurses' access to certain student https://t.co/0zpznqgdb7
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Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage in Rheumatic Disease A retrospective, cross-sectional, single-center study of adult rheumatic disease patients with diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH), demonstrates a high proportion have coexistent pulmonary infection and significant mortality risk. https://t.co/vpzF8Dnspr
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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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US Overdose Deaths have dropped in 2024 & 2025!. Overdose (opioids, heroin, fentanyl) deaths peaked at ~110,000 in 2022, fell a little in 2023, but plummeted (27%) to 80,000 in 2024. Reported deaths highes in the N. East & Atlantic states. https://t.co/P3mgrOzGhr https://t.co/eGOBhIx7ZB

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US News & World Report - Top 10 jobs in the USA (growth, pay, security); the only HCP listings: #5: Physician Assistant: Median salary: $133,260; Unemployment 1.6%; 33,100 new jobs by 2034 #1: Nurse Practitioner: Median salary: $129,210; Unemployment 0.6%; 128,400 new jobs by https://t.co/5c2hVc4ooi

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Geisinger. Medical Center (PA) has medical staff of nearly 1,800 and another 1,200 advanced practice providers (NPs, PAs, CRNAs, midwives). They offer specialized training (eg Advanced Practitioner Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine ) and have an Advanced Practice Nursing https://t.co/pCaPWe6niB

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EasyJIA score - a tool developed to refer juvenile pts w/ MSK sxs for rheum referral. 342 pts, (18%) Dx w/ JIA. 8 variables (10 total points) includes large Jts, daily Sxs, JT swelling, activity precipitating, +squeeze test, bending IP Jts, limping/stiffness, SI Pain. You need 3 https://t.co/zcCRUkuqh8
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2025 Lancet review https://t.co/Qbwup6QxZK of Osteoarthritis did not mention/endorse Rx w/ platelet rich plasma (PRP) prompting several letters of protest. Read the authors response: Despite the popularity of PRP, there are few PBO controlled high quality studies to prove its https://t.co/7pCZV9CHfJ

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QD Clinic: Tophi Tales: Management of Uncontrolled Gout Daric Mueller, PA-C and Andrew Sulich, MD, St. Clair Shores, MI, present this QD Clinic: Tophi Tales: Management of Uncontrolled Gout. This QD Clinic is presented as part of RheumNow's "Mission: APP Partners in Care" https://t.co/7JTbC0223I

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2025 Rheumatologists, In Memorium In 2025, rheumatology lost many of its most influential clinicians, mentors, and colleagues. This honor roll recognizes those who cared for countless patients, shaped generations of rheumatologists, and left a lasting legacy in our field. As Dr. https://t.co/MMa670vsoH
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Kick off 2026 with #RheumNowLive—two days of cutting-edge rheumatology, rapid-fire STEP talks, interactive Q&A, and real-world insights with Drs. Jack Cush, Arthur Kavanaugh, and a powerhouse faculty. Register: https://t.co/MVgXnacU5q https://t.co/7ajH7Ry0Uj

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