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Wisdom of Medical Aphorisms

Jack Cush, MD

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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Rheums Speak: Changing Rheumatology Practices & Choices

Jack Cush, MD

RheumNow surveyed clinicians worldwide on how their rheumatology practice, treatment decisions, and career outlooks have changed over the past 20 years. 242 respondents (68% from the USA) shared their perspectives on the changing landscape of rheumatoid arthritis care, practice patterns, and professional development.

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2025 ACR Guidance on Diagnosis and Management of VEXAS

Jack Cush, MD

The ACR has published a formal international consensus guidance on VEXAS as a resource for clinicians seeking to understand the disease and its management. 

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IBS in America

Jack Cush, MD

Despite advances, IBS remains a burden for many millions.

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Repurposing & Pipeline (8.8.2025)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, reports, pipeline and drug repurposing on this week’s podcast.

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Dermatomyositis Reviewed

Jack Cush, MD

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have published an open-access review of dermatomyositis (DM) - its manifestations, hallmark cutaneous features, etiopathogenesis and treatment options.

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2025 BSR Recommendations for ANCA-associated Vasculitis

Jack Cush, MD

The British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) and British Health Professionals in Rheumatology (BHPR) have published a guideline for the management of adults with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV); specifically three conditions: granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA).

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Rheums Speak - RA Treatment Survey

Jack Cush, MD

RheumNow's August 2025 “Live Vote” surveys examine Rheumatologist impressions, knowledge and practices over the last 20 years when treating rheumatoid arthritis.

The first survey on RA Treatment (7/28/2025) sheds light on evolving prescribing habits, use of biologics, and key frustrations in RA care.

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The world of rheumatoid arthritis treatment has changed dramatically. What do the experts say about the evolution of biologics and DMARDs over the last 20 years? Join us for a live webinar, moderated by Dr. Jack Cush, where we'll unpack the results of a nationwide survey. Tues, https://t.co/o2WqAaQ2mN
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Inefficiencies of ANA Testing The Journal of Rheumatology has published an analysis of antinuclear antibody (ANA) multiplex testing showing its nonspecific utility and poor rate of return in identifying ANA-associated autoimmune rheumatic disease (ARDs). https://t.co/hojdPPtCcI
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2025 BSR Recommendations for ANCA-associated Vasculitis The BSR and BHPR have published a guideline for the management of adults with AAV; specifically three conditions: GPA, MPA, and EGPA. https://t.co/nYpbBK7Ahr https://t.co/XcfL4KRHlj

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Rheums Speak - RA Treatment Survey RheumNow's August 2025 “Live Vote” surveys will examine Rheumatologist impressions, knowledge and practices over the last 20 years when treating rheumatoid arthritis. https://t.co/hJSQ5mMJ6b https://t.co/7sBXpzkVLg

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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis - NEJM Review Sandborg et al. has published an overview of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) - its classification, biology, genetics, , clinical presentations and treatment advances in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). https://t.co/ykI9zAUXaF
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2025 BSR Recommendations for ANCA-associated Vasculitis The BSR and BHPR have published a guideline for the management of adults with AAV; specifically three conditions: GPA, MPA, and EGPA. https://t.co/nYpbBK7Ahr https://t.co/J4KcAzA5Xd

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Rheums Speak - RA Treatment Survey RheumNow's August 2025 “Live Vote” surveys will examine Rheumatologist impressions, knowledge and practices over the last 20 years when treating rheumatoid arthritis. https://t.co/hJSQ5mMJ6b https://t.co/466wOjTSGS

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Survey of 39 Spanish rheumatologists (mean age 50 yrs, 9.6 yrs in practice) finds that while 79% agreed on the importance of using Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), only 28% use them routinely (mostly pain, VAS, HAQ) - reason? Time! https://t.co/YnZBXlK24M https://t.co/a8W52XO8jh

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AMN Healthcare report on MD salaries -- high demand for specialist MDs w/ RHEUM the 7th Most In-Demand. 2024/205 Rheum were low of $214K, a high of $450K, median of $341,000. Avg salary for NPs is $180K up from $164,000 last year, a 9.6% increase. https://t.co/NcmwrMxpKr https://t.co/a86NvQhZry

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RHEUMATOLOGIST Survey: How has your career/practice evolved in the last 20 years? Click here>>https://t.co/wyKkdUQclz a. just getting started… b. More research &scholarship c. Growing a successful practice d. Greater knowledge and expertise e. Closer to burn-out

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RHEUMATOLOGIST Survey: How has your career/practice evolved in the last 20 years? Click here>>https://t.co/wyKkdUQclz a. just getting started… b. More research &scholarship c. Growing a successful practice d. Greater knowledge and expertise e. Closer to burn-out

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Top 20 Best Rheumatology Hospitals - 2025 Each year, U.S. News ranks hospitals in 15 specialties and for the 8th year in a row Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore has been named the top hospital for rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. https://t.co/gBA49giwX7 https://t.co/sObhLxgrBf

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