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Prenatal acetaminophen linked to increased autism and ADHD
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that prenatal exposure to acetaminophen may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in children.
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Antibiotics are not linked to Autoimmune disease in kids
The global incidence of autoimmune diseases among children has increased over the past few decades.
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Sjögren's Graduates (8.22.2025)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal reports, FDA approvals, drug safety, and more from this week.
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It's now called Sjögren Disease!
Sjögren syndrome is now Sjögren disease, according to recommendations stemming from the 2023 International Rome consensus for the nomenclature of Sjögren disease.
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Cardiovascular Sequelae in Adults After Kawasaki Disease
A long-term cohort study of children diagnosed with Kawasaki disease (KD) shows evidence of future adult cardiovascular complications and hospitalizations. These severe cardiovascular events clustered during the young KD adults and later, a second surge in their late 30s.
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Safety of Combination Targeted Therapies in Psoriatic Arthritis
Treating psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients with more than one targeted therapy appears to be just fine, with no increased risk of serious infections, insurance claims data indicate.
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Rheums Speak: Future of Rheumatoid Arthritis
The third survey in this series addressed clinician views on future trends (AI), future therapies and lessons learned.
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Uncertainty with immunosuppressive for idiopathic inflammatory myopathies
A current Cochrane review suggests a continued unmet need regarding the status and utility of targeted immunosuppressant and immunomodulatory treatments for the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM). Overall there has been little progress since the previous Cochrane review (2012) that found little or no evidence to guide treatment.
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TNF Inhibitors in Takayasu's Arteritis
A large, retrospective, multicenter study demonstrated the efficacy of intravenous infliximab and subcutaneous adalimumab in patients with Takayasu arteritis.
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Guidance on aromatase inhibitor-associated bone loss with hormone-sensitive breast cancer
An updated joint position statement on the management of aromatase inhibitor-associated bone loss (AIBL) addresses the heightened fracture risk in women undergoing endocrine therapy for estrogen-responsive breast cancer, providing practical guidance for both osteoporosis specialists and oncologists.
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Teaching You How to Think… (8.15.2025)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal reports and press clippings from the past week on RheumNow. Positive results in a Sjogren's trial, to PT or not to PT, and aphorisms to live by.
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The Patient Journey with Rheumatic Disease
Biologic Switching in Psoriasis
A systematic review and meta-analysis found that biologic switching was effective in a significant number of psoriasis patients; but there may be a price to pay.
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Wisdom of Medical Aphorisms
The American Journal of Medicine and Dr. Joseph S. Alpert have published a long list of smart, insightful and inspirational aphorisms from some of the greatest leaders in internal medicine. These aphorisms are timeless and should be passed from one generation of physicians to the next.
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