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Glossary for Giant Cell Arteritis

Jack Cush, MD

 

Dejaco and colleagues have published a glossary of terms often used in conjunction with giant cell arteritis. The glossary of definitions for 23 signs and symptoms of GCA was developed through a consensus process involving international experts.

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The Patient Journey with Rheumatic Disease

Jack Cush, MD

Oton and colleagues have reviewed the "patient journey" - from symptoms to specialty referral in those diagnosed with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs).

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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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IBS in America

Jack Cush, MD

Despite advances, IBS remains a burden for many millions.

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Inefficiencies of ANA Testing

Jack Cush, MD

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).

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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis - NEJM Review

Jack Cush, MD

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).

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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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Teaching You How to Think… (8.15.2025) Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal reports and press clippings from the past week on RheumNow. Positive results in a Sjogren's trial, to PT or not to PT, and aphorisms to live by. https://t.co/2MhzjNCUEW https://t.co/Mt9iEAYKsK

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JAMA overview of Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) - affects 1 billion worldwide. Treatment options: Positive Airway Pressure, Oral Appliance, Positional Therapy, Weight Loss, upper airway surgery. https://t.co/imrdsLAocG https://t.co/JEneFvyijN

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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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Aging Quiets Lupus UCSF researchers have found that epigentic changes in interferon genes over time may lead to lupus being less active as they age. https://t.co/MLBFLXnXOQ https://t.co/9aacdZPoED

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“There are a terrible lot of lies going about the world, and the worst of it is that half of them are true.” – Winston Churchill

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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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Heart Attack No Longer the Leading Cause of Death in America . Journal of AHA reports that heart disease mortality in the United States dropped by 66 percent over the past five decades, driven largely by a dramatic decline in fatal heart attacks. https://t.co/whMQSMozVv https://t.co/ik6uydmspF

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