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Arthritis Predicts Hepatic Fibrosis in Hemochromatosis

Jack Cush, MD Apr 25, 2022

Mayo Clinic Proceedings reports the results of a retrospective, cross-sectional of patients with HFE hemochromatosis showing that advanced hepatic fibrosis is primarily seen in those with arthritis due to HFE hemochromatosis.

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X-Linked Hypophophatemia - Survey Results

Jack Cush, MD Feb 04, 2022

The July 2021 RheumNow “Live Vote” surveyed US and non-US rheumatologists on their knowledge and practices when dealing with the bone disorder, X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH).

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Indications Awaiting (12.17.21)

Jack Cush, MD Dec 17, 2021

There's good news and bad news in rheumatology fellowship matching for 2022. There's also new FDA approvals and indications, but a new serious safety warning has arisen from the CDC about the J&J COVID-19 vaccine.

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the latest news, journal reports, regulatory approvals, plus 3 new cases from rheumatologists.

Korean study of 53 424 kids with Kawasaki disease (KD) showed that outbreaks of rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus and varicella were significantly correlated with KD at 1 to 3 months before KD outbreaks https://t.co/U8FXao1TWn

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ICYMI: Retrospective study of 179 antiphospholipid syndr pts, looked at noncriteria findings- their presence incr relapse rates (59% vs 34%;p=0.018) triple positivity & need for Rx. (cytopenias, APS nephropathy, livedo, CNS, Libman Sachs endocarditis) https://t.co/i7UItlDcHd

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The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recently recommended & approved 2 doses of the recombinant zoster vaccine for prevention of herpes zoster and complications in immunodeficient/immunosuppressed adults aged ≥19 years. https://t.co/nk4feoUO5B https://t.co/6fR33fG5xw

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Who is Your Glue? Surely you have used or heard of “<the person> who was the glue that held the family together”. Read on… https://t.co/CRaWDQaZvk https://t.co/q8KFcxzzDG

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ASK CUSH ANYTHING! Have a Rheumatology question or case for Dr. Cush? Record it here and we may feature it on an upcoming podcast. Tell us your name and where you practice rheumatology. https://t.co/LAC6XrYEyN https://t.co/POGHk7Ibq2

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ICYMI: Why Are Physicians Silent About Outrageous Drug Prices? https://t.co/VMEMLod8EP https://t.co/O6l5eLfFxo

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There were significantly fewer FDA advisory committee meetings in 2021 (n=10), down dramatically from 35 in 2012, 29 in 2018. Nonetheless the FDA did approve 50 new drugs (NDA) in 2021. https://t.co/rSzHkIMEfg

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Study of subcutaneous ianalumab in patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome met primary objective, showing dose-related decrease in disease activity (ESSDAI) at week 24: randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. https://t.co/NqdDWqpX2g https://t.co/PSxSRx28fM

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Register for RheumNow Live, March 19-20, 2022. You can attend RheumNow Live in person in Irving, Texas - or, the comfort of your own home or office. You can also receive CME credit! https://t.co/cb787PiX5v https://t.co/ChAqBRCh7c

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MMWR (CDC) reports that In 2019, 12.3% and 10.0% of adults met fruit and vegetable intake recommendations. Fruit intake highest w/ Hispanics(16%), lowest in males (10%). Veggie intake highest ≥51 yrs (12%), lowest w/ low income (7%)https://t.co/fxQszBy7vO

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ASK CUSH ANYTHING! Have a Rheumatology question or case for Jack Cush? Record it here and we may feature it on an upcoming podcast. Tell us your name and where you practice rheumatology. https://t.co/7q5sMQuIHj https://t.co/ksCCvzdxka

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There have been reports of COVID-19 vaccination causing adult-onset Still’s dz onset. Now a case of AOSD, given the BNT162b2 vax and developing Macrophage activation syndrome w/ ferritin levels of 136,680 µg/l https://t.co/caKef9BGDR

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Registration now open for RheumNow Live! Join us March 19-20 in Irving, TX or virtually! https://t.co/py6Gp8sPh8

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"When an unexpected event occurs, we look for stories, coincidences, supernatural causes & other forms of solace to explain something that frightens or surprises us. But unexpected events are usually caused by simple mechanisms" How we react is complicated https://t.co/HLQaqmzgV5

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ICYMI: Zoom Fatigue is real. Study shows fatigue is from being on-cam that triggers self-presentation - the needs to monitor how you look to others; more common in women. Suggest: reduce monitor/image size & Turn off Self view (avoid self evaluation) https://t.co/vS8tJv9Kpd https://t.co/F7mHdYgOXy

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