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Early RA Journey - Patient Perspectives and Uncertainties

Jack Cush, MD

Canadian early RA (ERA) patients were interviewd to depict their perspectives from onset and diagnosis to referral and care. This report highlights the importance of patient pain and primary care physician (PCP) intake and referral. PCP and HCP delays in referral to a specialist still exist.

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EULAR Review of Lifestyle Improvements for Rheumatic Patients

Jack Cush, MD

A EULAR taskforce has evaluated the effect of lifestyle behaviors in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) and concluded that there is moderate evidence for a small benefit for certain dietary components, but overall, high-level evidence regarding dietary exposures on outcomes in RMDs is lacking.

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Weight Loss Drugs and the Loss of Skeletal Muscle Mass

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A recent commentary published in The Lancet journal highlights the critical importance of skeletal muscle mass in the context of medically induced weight loss, particularly with the widespread use o

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Virtual Yoga Effective in Chronic Low Back Pain

Jack Cush, MD

A randomized trial of 140 adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP) demonstrated that virtual yoga instruction resulted in significant improvements in CLBP patients compared to the wait-list control group. 

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Medscape 2024 Medical Student Experience Survey

Jack Cush, MD

Medscape has published a survey overview of US Medical Student impressions and experiences, satisfaction, what they think of their education and how prepared are they for the USMLE (boards) and residency.

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ANA+ consult (10.18.2024)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from this past week on RheumNow.com.

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Men and Women Process Pain Differently

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Men and women experience pain relief differently; a new study may help explain why women have more chronic pain and are less responsive to opioid treatments.

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Applying the guidelines to Cases- Dr M Dall’Era for a pt wit extrarenal lupus and active LN. #ACR24 @rheumnow https://t.co/lvOUWjEdEz

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TheDaoIndex KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)
3D management of Sscl from @delgaldoFrances -Time -Severity -Type of organ involvement *Identify phenotypes: fibrotic vs vascular damage. *Raynaud’s red flags: +ANA, puffy fingers, abn capillaroscopy. *Early ttnt of of digital ulcers delays onset of PAH. *High IFN-I =marker of… https://t.co/ByfuV0MJds https://t.co/GdRVwuRf4E

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Adela Castro AdelaCastro222 ( View Tweet)
The TAPIR study presented at #ACR24 may not be as attention grabbing as others like SELECT-GCA, but in my opinion it is arguablyone of the most important ANCA-vasculitis studies ever. I've shared some further thoughs in an article on @RheumNow https://t.co/mImAE8ezSQ

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Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)

What a result!!! Crowed split 49% against and 51% for MCTD as a unique disease entity Given pre-debate poll of >70% for MCTD, looks like an overall win for the “NOT” group Fantastic session from all the presenters @RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/GgTVQ1VNWP

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Brian Jaros, MD Dr_Brian_MD ( View Tweet)
Choose Rheum! Hart & Kumar interviewed trainees about picking rheumatology... major themes: ▶️ exposure prior to medical training ▶️ mentorship/sponsorship ▶️ long-term self-reflection ▶️ chance! How can we optimize first 3 to build our workforce? @RheumNow #ACR24 Abst 1738

Brian Jaros, MD Dr_Brian_MD ( View Tweet)

A#1692 Single cell RNA-seq identifies double-negative-2 (DN2) B-cell population ass w progressive SSc-ILD IgD- CD27- cluster is highest risk CD21 low B cells are distinct subset associated with sclerosis, pHTN DN2 B cells as potential biomarkers for SSc-ILD @RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/IbnOGS8C3t

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Eric Dein ericdeinmd ( View Tweet)
A#1690 fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI)-PET in SSc ILD Introduces FAPI quantification algorithm FAPI uptake predicts greater rate of FVC decline. Trend for DLCO, not statistically signif FAPI volume & intensity both predict accel lung decline #ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/YA2ptLDaMy

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At "Envisioning a Steroid Free Future" talk Angelo Gaffo at the mic: "Are there any situations you would do induction therapy for AAV without steroid?" John Stone: [pause] "No." 😄 #ACR24 @RheumNow

Mike Putman EBRheum ( View Tweet)

A framework for critical conversations with patients (because the big decisions deserve high quality counselling, otherwise the consequences are real) #ACR24 16S17 @RheumNow https://t.co/fiwYY1DuMq

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David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
"Do not fear RPF." - John Stone Retroperitoneal fibrosis certainly feels challenging at times, and radiologic features might stay even after functional improvement but we've come a long way (although, despite B cell depletion, there's plenty more to do) #ACR24 16S26 @RheumNow https://t.co/2Y3buXrAFY

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David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
"If you want an argument, put two rheumatologists in a room and ask them about steroid tapers. Add a third and you'll have a fight" -P. Merkel at UPA plenary session #ACR24 @RheumNow

Mike Putman EBRheum ( View Tweet)

Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease -- a full access, full read review in Lancet Rheumatology. Just published ahttps://buff.ly/3C319CH https://t.co/PxywxvzVCh
Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Run-Walk Exercise May Help Lower Back Pain Adults younger than age 45 with chronic, nonspecific lower back pain saw significant pain relief with a structured run-walk program in a randomized trial. https://t.co/8U8ovgQQkD https://t.co/zTENGgfJ3b

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