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Drug Naming Games (2.7.2025)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, regulatory and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow.com.

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Granzyme - a major driver of inflammatory & autoimmune diseases

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Our immune system is armed with an array of defenses designed to detect and eliminate harmful threats. One of its most powerful defense mechanisms is the complement system—a group of proteins that patrols our body, ever vigilant for signs of infection or injury.

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Adalimumab Withdrawal in Uveitis Patients

Jack Cush, MD

Adalimumab is an effective treatment for JIA-associated uveitis and has been FDA approved for such use - but for how long and can the drug be withdrawn? An adalimumab (ADA) withdrawal trial has shown recurrence of uveitis, arthritis, or both, when the disease was previously controlled on ADA.

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Cardiovascular Risk in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus

Jack Cush, MD

A retrospective study of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) patients finds an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) on par with systemic lupus patients.

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Fallen Angels (1.17.2025)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow.com; and pays homage to colleagues who passed away in 2024.

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Childhood Maltreatment and the Risk of Rheumatic Diseases

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A UK retrospective matched open cohort study shows that children who suffered frmo abuse, neglect or domestic abuse carry a significantly increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis in later life.    

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Predicting #PsA PRESTO study #obvious risks are #predictive Alexis R Ogdie ⁦@RheumNow⁩ #RNL2025 bad PsO 2X ^PsA High BMI Depression Modifiable risks #psoriasis #psoriatic #arthritis https://t.co/pOxidCWcg5

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QD Clinic - New Palmoplantar Psoriasis and PsA New Onset Palmoplantar PsO and PsA - what are the options? Features Dr. Jack Cush. QD Clinics - lessons from the clinic, sponsored by RNL2025 in Dallas, TX; Feb 8 & 9, 2025 Register at https://t.co/2dcFVgu8z6… https://t.co/3ubBL6HVGF https://t.co/Zdd6Dih5eZ

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Is IL-23i better than IL-17i at lowering PsA risk? Retrospective, real-world EHR data study from TriNetX shows that among 4580 adult psoriasis pts (2,273 on IL23i vs 2,307 on IL17i), IL23i had signif lower PsA incidence (HR 0.60; 0.44–0.82, P 0.001), esp if 41-65 yrs (HR 0.42) &… https://t.co/ZuCAiOTIke https://t.co/8PkDCugYy0
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QD Clinic - New Palmoplantar Psoriasis and PsA New Onset Palmoplantar PsO and PsA - what are the options? Features Dr. Jack Cush. QD Clinics - lessons from the clinic, sponsored by RNL2025 in Dallas, TX; Feb 8 & 9, 2025 Register at https://t.co/2dcFVgu8z6… https://t.co/HZZuDvga58 https://t.co/wWKhnIECwB

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Study of 702 pts who transitioned from PsO to PsA (median 9yrs) - no baseline differences in PsA pts who transitioned late (>9yrs); but on follow-up, the late group had lower Dz activity, less csDMARD use, but no difference in radiographic progression https://t.co/xUPXA79weS https://t.co/eUeemqovv8

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Participation is Up! (1.31.2025) Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow. We also have two call-in cases on "Ask Cush Anything". https://t.co/kxMkDW5X8c https://t.co/AjIuNzk7co

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NIH study of MSK disease burden finds research on neck pain as most underfunded (0.83%) followed by LBP (13.9%), OA (35.1%) & RA (66.3%) - NIAMS is low compared to other institutes. In USA, MSK dz affect 1 in 3 people, approximately 127.4 million individuals.… https://t.co/MqU9TsY6GR https://t.co/rRvUYc2yee
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North American Real-world EHR data of PsA & axSpA pts (n 2200 Ea.) found no higher rates of CVD (acute MI, CVA or revascularization) or solid cancers (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate) when comparing JAKi to either TNFi or IL-17i use (over 3 years). https://t.co/macjpWxdnY https://t.co/9gXiomU3YD

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Head-to-Head Clinical Trials https://t.co/kLwVKRcnna https://t.co/XDhk9VAIin

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QD Clinic - Natural RA PsO/PsA patient avoiding DMARDs and Biologics, and wants Natural therapies Features Dr. Jack Cush QD Clinics - lessons from the clinic, sponsored by RNL2025 in Dallas, TX; Feb 8 & 9, 2025 Register at https://t.co/2dcFVgu8z6 https://t.co/nYhcPaC0qW https://t.co/wT80JoY4OE

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Childhood Maltreatment and the Risk of Rheumatic Diseases A UK retrospective matched open cohort study shows that children who suffered from abuse, neglect or domestic abuse carry a significantly increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis in later life.… https://t.co/f0XMDJbvvg https://t.co/9KvpixsNFL
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Network metanalysis of 9 RCTs, 3699 patients looked at small molecule Rx in #PsA. With ACR 50/70, PASI 75, & HAQ-DI @ wk 12-16, UPA was > ADA in PASI75 (RR 1.2); Deucravacitinib > Otezla at HAQ (RR −0.16) no OTHER SIGNIF differences observed https://t.co/WQCFQDnnft https://t.co/7NTNIpzEuG

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Network metanalysis of 9 RCTs, 3699 patients looked at small molecule Rx in #PsA. With ACR 50/70, PASI 75, & HAQ-DI @ wk 12-16, UPA was > ADA in PASI75 (RR 1.2); Deucravacitinib > Otezla at HAQ (RR −0.16) no OTHER SIGNIF differences observed https://t.co/T0eMkXrxQX https://t.co/FCkbuhi1ze

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Phase 3 Trial Results of Deucravacitinib in Psoriatic Arthritis Bristol Myers Squibb announced recently the results from POETYK PsA-1 and POETYK PsA-2, Phase 3 trials pivotal trials of deucravacitinib (DEUC) in adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA).… https://t.co/yKBV91dR8z https://t.co/nndnpYheNu
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