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AGA Guideline: Prevention and Treatment of Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation in At-Risk Individuals

Jack Cush, MD

The American Gastroenterology Association has published its revised clinical practice guidelines for the prevention and treatment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation in at-risk patients, particularly those with immune-mediated disease, receiving immunomodulatory therapy and steroids.

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Orthotics in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Bita Imam, DO, PhD,  , Andres Quiceno, MD

Orthotics are cost-effective, externally applied devices designed to stabilize the joints and provide a conservative measure to alleviate joint pain and improve function. Options include therapeutic shoes, shoe inserts, hand splints/braces, wrist support and finger splints. This article reviews some of the indications on the use of orthotics in patients with RA.

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ACR Applauds Second Round of Medicare Drug Price Negotiations

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The American College of Rheumatology applauded the announcement of additional drugs subject to pricing negotiations with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This second round includes nintedanib (Ofev) and apremilast (Otezla), which are used to treat common and rare rheumatologic conditions.

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Weak Data (1.24.2025)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from RheumNow.com, and features Dr. Charity Dean, the Keynote speaker at RheumNow Live 2025, and why she is an inspiration.

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Honoring Dr. Dafna Gladman

Jack Cush, MD

In December 2024, the Governor General appointed Dr. Dafna Gladman an officer to the Order of Canada, which includes some of Canada's most notable Clinicians and Scientists. Created in 1967, the Order of Canada is one of Canada's highest civilian honours. It recognizes individuals whose achievements and service have had an impact on communities across Canada and beyond.

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ACR: Congress Fails to Reform PBMs, Mitigate Medicare Cuts

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The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) commended the limited extension of key Medicare telehealth coverage provisions but also expressed disappointment that Members of Congress have failed to pass measures to bring transparency to pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices, address flawed insur

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Rheum to Travel Meeting new people is a key benefit of attending conferences. At one symposium, I met a unique rheumatologist, Holly Bastian, MD, who practices without being tied to one place. As a nomadic rheumatologist, she spreads her skills and knowledge to areas needing… https://t.co/maONMwlL72 https://t.co/CHsHb6FnMG
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Congratulations to Jennifer Anolik, MD, PhD, being named chief of the Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology at the Univ. of Rochester Medical Center; where she is also Assoc Chair of research & professor of Medicine, Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, and director of the… https://t.co/jvRiZZ6u1q https://t.co/N2nFp8w6Yx
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ACR: Congress Fails to Reform PBMs, Mitigate Medicare Cuts Save The ACR praised the limited extension of Medicare telehealth coverage but criticized Congress for not passing measures to increase transparency in PBM practices, address insurer issues, or prevent upcoming Medicare… https://t.co/pJ5f6LvELe https://t.co/jT3UJAx5It
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Population survey study of 933 gout pts (mean 58 yrs, 76% male,80% white) found total gout flare burden = 6.6 gout flares per year. Nearly 72% of gout flares were not reported, pretreated or prevented. Those less likely to report flares were young, less school, lower CCI, less… https://t.co/Z7KWk1YEFH https://t.co/0jDGNMOKjj
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