All News

Sjogren_syndrome_salivary%20bx%282%29.jpg

B-Cell Stimulating Factors Tied to Lymphoma in Sjogren's

MedPage Today

Genetic blood tests indicated that Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) and a cytokine called APRIL were overexpressed in patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome who subsequently developed lymphoma, French researchers reported, suggesting that BTK inhibitors might be useful in this population.

Read Article
arthritis,gout,autoimmune,Dx,lab

One in Ten has Autoimmune Disease

Jack Cush, MD

A UK population-based study suggests that autoimmune diseases affect approximately one in ten individuals.

Read Article
pregnancy,embryo,fetal

Lupus During Pregnancy Carries Higher Maternal, Fetal Morbidity Risks

MedPage Today

Women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) had higher risks for maternal and fetal morbidity compared to those without the chronic autoimmune disorder, according to a nationwide analysis of U.S. data.

Read Article
brain headache neuro

Treatment and Management of Neuropsychiatric Lupus

Eric Dein, MD

On the first day of ACR State of the Art conference in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Michelle Petri reviewed the treatment and management of neuropsychiatric lupus. Dr. Petri, a lupus expert from Johns Hopkins Rheumatology, reviewed the latest clinical and animal model studies that offer hope in treatment and gave wide-ranging pearls on a variety of issues that can be faced in this disorder. 

Read Article
RheumNow Podcast square

National Population Insights (4.28.2023)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports and addresses 3 viewer case questions.

Read Article
Giants,women,rheumatology

25 Great Women in Rheumatology

Jack Cush, MD

This week I reached out to many leaders in rheumatology and asked: who are the great women in rheumatology who should be recognized? This was prompted by a smart article in Annals of Rheumatic Disease written by Drs. Tuhina Neogi (Boston) and Nicola Dalbeth (N. Zealand), entitled "Where are the women ‘Heroes and Pillars of Rheumatology’?

Read Article
RheumNow Podcast square

Want to Go Far, Go Together (4.21.2023)

Jack Cush, MD

This week on the podcast Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, regulatory announcements and novel journal reports including a profile on pseudogout, the safety of immune checkpoint inhibitors in RA patients and the diagnostic importance of neutrophils.

Read Article
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/0mC7PxF0DU https://t.co/klbnwjcPbM

Links:

Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Treatment and Management of Neuropsychiatric Lupus On the first day of ACR State of the Art conference in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Michelle Petri reviewed the treatment and management of neuropsychiatric lupus. https://t.co/99GXxyIjLl https://t.co/Bor7R2qVtN

Links:

Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Full Read comprehensive revie by Isenberg on what Rx work in SLE; they review RCT data on approved drugs and Rx in development: - Obinutuzumab - Dapirolizumab - Deucravacitinib - Litifilimab - Atacicept - Telitacicept https://t.co/WZQ3soseDB https://t.co/UdkmFYhbGv

Links:

Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Lupus During Pregnancy Carries Higher Maternal, Fetal Morbidity Risks Women with SLE had higher risks for maternal and fetal morbidity compared to those without the chronic autoimmune disorder, according to a nationwide analysis of U.S. data. https://t.co/iD4pGZPzQm https://t.co/zl9lX7i8es

Links:

Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Good Read - Oliver & Silman on "Why womenare predisposed to autoimmunediseases" - Gender - Age & peak hormonal status - Pregnancy & microchimerism - Genetics - X chromosome - Lifestyle & smoking https://t.co/vRXF1HUKNY https://t.co/R4xtzO0NaP

Links:

Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Brazil study of 1,528 kid lupus (cSLE) shows low mortality (4.1%, n=63); 84%F, age 12 yrs w/ time to death=3.2yrs post-Dx. Cause?1) Sepsis (43%), 2) opportunistic infx(11%), & 3) Pulm hemorrhage (9.5%). Predictors: CNS lupus (HR 2.6) & CKD (HR 4.3) https://t.co/mocrJ2b8Mz https://t.co/TdJ7tFYr1r

Links:

Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
NIH sponsored nationwide survey assessed 1,462 SLE pts (9% men; 81% women). Male SLE pts had more MI & difficultly w/ medical forms than F. Female SLE had more fatiguer and higher educational levels. Both had barriers to health care access (40-47%) https://t.co/1u7bsyn3fD https://t.co/RTXyiuP972

Links:

Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Join us 4/25 as we conclude our Women in Rheumatology campaign by focusing on what's next. Our panelists will recap the challenges addressed this month and discuss a strategy to suppot women in rheumatology. https://t.co/DP4S2hf5Tz @uptoTate @KDAO2011 @gwenesta_melton https://t.co/rcglaZxqoF

Links:

Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
TNR: Private Practice & Academia In this session, our panelists addressed the big questions of: "How do I choose between private practice and academia?" and "How do I advance in my career?". https://t.co/yMJ5mCtSXX @KDAO2011 https://t.co/eeFYkLYsAh

Links:

Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
NIH sponsored nationwide survey assessed 1,462 SLE pts (9% men; 81% women). Male SLE pts had more MI & difficultly w/ medical forms than F. Female SLE had more fatiguer and higher educational levels. Both had barriers to health care access (40-47%) https://t.co/A0Zv5IvXnh https://t.co/BFMspCs6yE

Links:

Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Dr. Megan E.B. Clowse discusses the differences in pregnancy planning for men and women with rheumatic disesase. https://t.co/KLyrGbYzJc https://t.co/E2Ep6BqvBN

Links:

Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Join us April 18 for: Private Practice & Academia In this session, our panelists will address the big questions of: "How do I choose between private practice and academia?" and "How do I advance in my career?". https://t.co/BrWG57mRRG https://t.co/A0pzEvJ3cu

Links:

Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Dr. Megan Clowse discusses the differences in pregnancy planning for men and women with rheumatic disease, with particular focus on medication use. Watch now. https://t.co/Ine8CdbZR4 https://t.co/7UnanlnQcC

Links:

Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
How well do you know this week's rheumatology news?
Take the rheumIQ quiz
Take the RheumIQ Quiz

×