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Fallen Angels (1.17.2025)

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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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Outcomes of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)

d Jack Cush, MD

A nationwide cohort study of patients with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a life-threatening complication of COVID-19 infection, showed that many had severe disease during the acute phase, but most recovered quickly and had a reassuring midterm prognosis.

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Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures - USPSTF Recommendations

d Jack Cush, MD

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has done a systematic review on osteoporosis screening to prevent fractures and put forth its recent recommendations.

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QD Clinic - CREST or More? Is this CREST or Diffuse PSS? 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/h7e2tcOaaF https://t.co/6AceRXb4Nq

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Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures - USPSTF Recommendations The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has done a systematic review on osteoporosis screening to prevent fractures and put forth its recent recommendations. These recommendations pertain to adults… https://t.co/u8LsIf453d https://t.co/I5DsQkkV2X
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Among SLE pts, males have a higher risk of infection compared to females. Males have a (6X) higher prevalence of pneumonia and women have more urinary tract infections. Retrospective study of 119 SLE pts (107 females, 12 males) https://t.co/dhq3yoFUi8 https://t.co/Lf1X2k0Gte

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Dazukibart Effective in Adults with Dermatomyositis Lancet reports that the use of dazukibart, a selective monoclonal antibody against interferon B (IFNβ), was clinically effective in reducing disease activity in adults with active dermatomyositis (DM).… https://t.co/7oRyxrFpar https://t.co/wA06Kzsdqg
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Just published, a new review of Axial spondyloarthritis from Baraliakos, et al in Lancet! https://t.co/0pIFM1Q2jO https://t.co/iGQ3ES7Nie

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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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QD Clinic - Treating Overlap with ILD Polyarthritis, ILD, Dermatomyositis - how to treat? 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/CsIpdS8hyd https://t.co/I92p5U3UTp

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Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures - USPSTF Recommendations The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has done a systematic review on osteoporosis screening to prevent fractures and put forth its recent recommendations. These recommendations pertain to adults… https://t.co/gQ1vcpxih7 https://t.co/SQLJPALq3f
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BACHELOR Trial - Baricitinib in Early Polymyalgia Rheumatica Lancet reports a French study demonstrating the efficacy of baricitinib in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). Glucocorticoids are the mainstay of therapy in PMR patients and may be problematic in older… https://t.co/svLmE6OBWm https://t.co/K8sdROswxV
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CDC/ACIP 2025 new Immunization recommendations w/ new vaccine recs for COVID-19, influenza, meningococcal serogroup B, pneumococcal, & RSV. Influenza vaccines have been changed from the quadrivalent to trivalent formulations. https://t.co/Kh1NXMuhVU https://t.co/CRq87PZ31j

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QD Clinic - Acute Neck & Back Pain Acute onset febrile, polyarthritis, neck and low back pain 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/2GqyqXAjbF https://t.co/vIeqdHyayV

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2024 In Memorium Sadly, in 2024, Rheumatology lost many of our greatest brethren, mentors, do-gooders and clinicians. These clinicians were responsible for the care of hundreds of thousands with MSK problems, while driving the scientific advances that will shape the lives of… https://t.co/c8xvPyXbft https://t.co/TEQihNmZnr
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🚨 RheumNow Live 2025: Redefining Rheumatology 🚨 Join top experts & innovators shaping the future of rheumatology care! 💡 Cutting-edge research, interactive sessions, expert insights, & exclusive access await. Be part of the change. Register now! 👉 https://t.co/AQbd7NC2wz… https://t.co/AcmKxGBLvb https://t.co/QlZoAhm8h8

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Among SLE pts, males have a higher risk of infection compared to females. Males have a (6X) higher prevalence of pneumonia and women have more urinary tract infections. Retrospective study of 119 SLE pts (107 females, 12 males) https://t.co/M12G7hT340 https://t.co/SG7eSGzpXh

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QD Clinic - CREST or More? Is this CREST or Diffuse PSS? 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/eA1GijHiYu https://t.co/3EmN9WAyIR

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Dazukibart Effective in Adults with Dermatomyositis Lancet reports that the use of dazukibart, a selective monoclonal antibody against interferon B (IFNβ), was clinically effective in reducing disease activity in adults with active dermatomyositis (DM).… https://t.co/WwvAhPuoGV https://t.co/M0yECxsvcr
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