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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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A New RA Approval (8.1.2025)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal reports and a new treatment for RA from the FDA.

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Rheumatology Salaries Remain Low

Jack Cush, MD

The annual Medscape Physician Compensation report was published and shows only modest salary gains for most specialists.

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Top 20 Best Rheumatology Hospitals - 2025

Jack Cush, MD

U.S. News & World Report has published its Best Hospitals for 2025, listing the best among many specialties, including rheumatology.  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.

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CKD & Osteoporosis Rx Revisited (7.25.2025)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal and FDA updates from this past week on RheumNow.com.

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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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"Let the young know they will never find a more interesting, more instructive book than the patient himself." – Giorgio Baglivi

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Have a rheumatology question or case for Dr.Cush? Record it here and we may feature it on an upcoming podcast https://t.co/B8lFlTwj10

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Congrats to Barbara Anne Eberhard, MD, she has been awarded with the James T. Cassidy Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). For her dedication to research/leadership in pediatric rheumatology. She is at Northwell Health’s Cohen Children’s Medical Center & Feinstein https://t.co/USGajXCMLD
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NHANES, Numbers, & Risk (7.18.2025) Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this past week on RheumNow along with interesting case questions from "Ask Cush Anything". https://t.co/6DYqAS2rwq https://t.co/7kChNUOx35

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🧬 Myositis-Specific Autoantibodies (MSAs) – 2025 Update MSAs aren’t just diagnostic—they predict phenotype, prognosis, & treatment response. 👇 Infographic #RheumTwitter #Myositis #MedEd @IhabFathiSulima @DrAkhilX https://t.co/91U5s88AdB

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