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Growing Confidence in Biosimilars?

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Today, Cardinal Health released its third edition of Rheumatology Insights, a research report based on surveys with more than 100 rheumatologists nationwide that focuses on key trends

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Increasing Prevalence of RA, PsA and AS in the UK

Jack Cush, MD

Electronic health record (EHR) database analysis from the United Kingdom suggests an increasing number of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and axial spondyloarthritits (SpA) patients in England.

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No Special Heart Risk With JAK Inhibitors, Study Finds

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Patients taking Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors for rheumatoid arthritis experienced similar cardiovascular outcomes as those using the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker adalimumab (Humira), analysis of French national registry data indicated.

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IL-17 Switching Works in Psoriatic Disease

Jack Cush, MD

Analysis of data from a Czech nationwide registry of psoriatic patients receiving biologic or targeted therapies (BIOREP) has shown a high success rate when switching between specific IL-17 inhibitors.

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Efficacy and Safety of JAK Inhibitors in Psoriatic Disease

Jack Cush, MD

There is a growing body of evidence demonstrating efficacy and safety of JAK inhibitors in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, according to a systematic review in BMC Rheumatology.

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Heavy Metal Rheumatology (9.23.2022)

Jack Cush, MD

Below are this week’s highlights from RheumNow, as discussed by Dr. Jack Cush. Thanks to all of you for your kind comments and great reviews of our weekly podcast. Please let us know how we can improve by emailing me or recording your suggestion using the "Ask Cush Anything" link on our website.

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USPSTF Recommends Screening for Anxiety and Depression

Jack Cush, MD

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended that general practitioners actively screen and identify anxiety and depression in all adult patients under 65 yrs.

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Will we see you there? #ACR2022 What are you most looking forward to on the agenda? https://t.co/KQGHJtwboe
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Increasing Prevalence of RA, PsA and AS in the UK Electronic health record (EHR) database analysis from the United Kingdom suggests an increasing number of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), PsA and SpA patients in England. https://t.co/Rtt5dvFc17 https://t.co/rPsvq3nlXl

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Follow us for real time coverage #ACR2022 https://t.co/5CBdiKWdKM
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Rheumatology Salaries and Career Choices A recent Doximity report shows how rheumatology salaries increase by years in practice. Rheumatologists tend to earn their highest salaries after gaining 30-39 years of experience. https://t.co/wxWQruIlu9 https://t.co/gUsIffoHn6

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Single center use IL-23 inhibitors (Guselkumab, Tildrakizumab, Risankizumab) in 80 PsA pts shows 1 yr survival 81%, w/ mean survival 61 wks (despite 95% Rx ≥1 prior biologics). 64% had PASI ≤2 at wks 12-17 and nearly 41% w/ PsA remission https://t.co/woDXhL44d5 https://t.co/6fvjzGlMEY

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Record a Question or Comment... Rheums: Have a Rheumatology question or case for Jack Cush? Record it here and we'll feature it on an upcoming podcast. Tell us your name and where you practice rheumatology. https://t.co/rICbSJzPbk https://t.co/VIjlR6xlwQ

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Long term results of KEEPsAKE 1 and 2, RCTS of SKYRIZI (IL-23 inhibitor) in active #PsA pts were presented at EADV mtg in Milan. At wk 100, showed more than half of PsA patients achieved PASI 90 & ACR 20 responses. https://t.co/ZJsR0R5WNW https://t.co/2GU5aaSwDZ

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Long term results of KEEPsAKE 1 and 2, RCTS of SKYRIZI (IL-23 inhibitor) in active #PsA pts were presented at EADV mtg in Milan. At wk 100, showed more than half of PsA patients achieved PASI 90 & ACR 20 responses. https://t.co/5upWNItwGy https://t.co/RMwDYVubOk

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Is there a link between PsA & autoinflammatory disease? Dr. Cush reviews a recent study of 120 #PsA patients in our latest podcast. https://t.co/b15zmfXACa https://t.co/aCY08xXtPw

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Is there link between PsA & autoinflammatory Dz? Study of 120 #PsA pts found 31% w/ AID gene variants (AP1S3, PLCG2, NOD2, NLRP12, all monoallelic variants adn 1/2 genes assoc w/ autosomal dominant disorders. https://t.co/1cVFErPV6o https://t.co/QtRHrZJLJI

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Italian study of Apremilast in 356 #PsA (age 60yrs) pts Followed ~17 mos, shows retention rate @ 12, 24 & 36 mos to be 85.6%, 73.6%, & 61.8%. D/C primarily for inefficacy (18-34%), GI Sx (24%). Best persistence w/ oligoarthritis https://t.co/iIy86cUHB5

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Is there link between PsA & autoinflammatory Dz? Study of 120 #PsA pts found 31% w/ AID gene variants (AP1S3, PLCG2, NOD2, NLRP12, all monoallelic variants adn 1/2 genes assoc w/ autosomal dominant disorders. https://t.co/KaL7jheDZ6 https://t.co/09CSW2W3tn

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RHEUMATOLOGISTS - How do you deal with skin Psoriasis (PSO) activity in your Psoriatic Arthritis Pts?

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