Evusheld as Protective Therapy in High Risk COVID-19 Patients

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A single dose of the monoclonal-antibody AZD7442 (combination of tixagevimab and cilgavimab) has been shown to be safe and effective as prophylaxis against COVID-19 infection in high risk individuals who tested positive for COVID-19. 

TNR - Controversies in PsA

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Held on April 19, 2022, Tuesday Night Rheumatology: Controversies in PsA, featured a lively and informative panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Jack Cush.

The PsA Expert panelists included:

Faith in Exercise Benefit Boosts Actual Benefit in SpA

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Patients with axial spondyloarthritis (SpA) got more bang for their exercise buck in a randomized trial when they had good opinions about their workout program, with better persistence with exercise at 1 year relative to a control group, researchers said.

Dietary Improvement in Psoriatic Arthritis

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The results of the DIETA trial showed that dietary changes may control psoriatic arthritis (PsA) disease activity, independent of weight loss.  

Now Available: TNR - Psoriatic Arthritis Journal Club

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A recording of this week’s Tuesday Night Rheumatology is now available. This outstanding webinar featured a robust discussion of the EXCEED study and Discover-2 trial, with Drs. Philip Mease, Peter Nash, Jack Cush and Rachel Tate.

Male vs. Female Responders (4.15.2022)

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Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal Reports from the past week on RheumNow.com - including fellowship COVID-19 concerns, the limits of T2T in gout and the real odds of RA remission with your first biologic. 

No Benefit to More Intensive Urate Lowering in Gout

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While treat-to-target (T2T) is commonly advocated in gout management, it is unknown if T2T (or more intensive T2T) may result in less bony erosions in gout.

Consensus Best Practices for Virtual Care in Rheumatology

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The Canadian Rheumatology Association’s (CRA) Telehealth Working Group (TWG) has developed a series of best practice statements for the virtual care in adult and pediatric rheumatology patients.

ACR Fellow Training Subcommittee Report on Pandemic Experiences

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Arthritis & Rheumatology has publish an ACR Subcommittee report on how the COVID-19 pandemic affected fellows and their training. 

RheumNow Podcast – What You Do For & What You Do To the Patient (4.8.2022)

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Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from the past week and discusses the use of fibroscan in RA, steroid hip injections in OA and famous quotes from a famous cardiologist.

Short-Term (not Long-Term) Benefits to Intraarticular Hip Steroid Injection

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A single ultrasound guided intra-articular hip corticosteroid injection can be quite effective in patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA).

TNR Recap: What Patients Say about PsA

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Watch this outstanding and informative Tuesday Nite Rheumatology, held on April 5th, 2022 which featured a Patient Perspectives panel discussion, hosted by Dr. Jack Cush.

PsA Panelists included:

- Tena Brown

- Christine Lindsay

- Ashley Krivohlavek

Dactylitis Indicates a Severe PsA Phenotype

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A recent study analyzed the impact of dactylitis in disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD)-naive early psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and found that DMARD-naive PsA patients with dactylitis (dactylitic PsA) have a greater burden of disease than those without dactylitis. 

Apremilast’s Neutral Effects on Cardiovascular Inflammation

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An evaluation of a common psoriasis drug's effect on one cardiometabolic risk factor instead showed a favorable impact on a different one.

Increased Cancer Risk with Autoimmune Disorders

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The incidence and mortality of cancer among autoimmune diseases (AID) was studied in a large Chinese cohort, demonstrating that while onset time and risks vary, there is an increased risk of malignancy in AID.

Heart Risks Elevated in RA Patients Despite Biologic Tx

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Hopes that biologic drugs for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) would cancel the extra cardiovascular risks normally seen with the disease dimmed a little in the face of findings from a population-based study from Scandinavia.

The Effect of Socioeconomic Status on Lupus Outcomes

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Socioeconomic status (SES) often associates with poorer outcomes in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients; and a current study suggests this is unrelated to healthcare access issues.

Tacrolimus Measures Up in Lupus Nephritis Trial

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In a phase III trial, oral tacrolimus (Prograf) proved non-inferior to intravenous cyclophosphamide for treating lupus nephritis, researchers said.