Obesity in Rheumatic Diseases: More than just a Comorbidity

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A few years ago, when I would see a patient with rheumatic disease and increased BMI, I would often document it as obesity as a comorbidity, recommend weight loss and exercise, and then move on.

ICYMI: Autoantibodies Anonymous

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At first, it seemed similar to many other such sessions – a circle of folding chairs, a group of colleagues whose visages exuded understanding and acceptance – but this was special. I started the meeting…. “Hi, my name is Artie.”

Safety of Biologics and Novel Agents

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Dr. Jack Cush reviews safety of biologics and novel agents.

Fibromyalgia

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Dr. Jack Cush reviews fibromyalgia.

Steroids

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In this Advanced Practice Rheum, Dr. Jack Cush reviews steroids.

Autoantibodies Anonymous

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At first, it seemed similar to many other such sessions – a circle of folding chairs, a group of colleagues whose visages exuded understanding and acceptance – but this was special. I started the meeting…. “Hi, my name is Artie.”

Difficult to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Dr. Cush addresses the management of difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis (D2TRA).

Methotrexate

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In this session, Dr. Jack Cush reviews methotrexate.

Rheumatoid & Inflammation Testing

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Master the dos and don'ts of ordering RF, CCP (ACPA), and inflammatory markers that could transform your diagnostic accuracy.

Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)

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Dr. Jack Cush reviews autoantibody testing in rheumatology.

Evaluation of Rheumatic Complaints

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Dr. Cush provides a systematic approach to evaluating musculoskeletal and rheumatic complaints in clinical practice.

From DNA to PGA

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I have been investigating the mechanisms of antinuclear antibody (ANA) expression in SLE since 1978. In this pursuit, I have followed the advice of my first division chief, Dr. Ralph Snyderman, a great academician.  Ralph told me to identify a research focus and make it mine. I think I have done reasonably well in my mission so you can imagine my surprise (and excitement) when, for the Lupus 2025 meeting in Toronto, I was asked to conduct a Meet the Professor session on the Type 1 & 2 model for SLE.

The War Rheum

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The effects on rheumatologists and their patients living in Ukraine largely have been unseen by the world. At ACR Convergence 2024, I met Dr. Marta Dzhus who practices at St. Michael's Clinical Hospital in Kyiv; she shared her story with me about the humanitarian crisis in rheumatologic care in Ukraine because of the ongoing war. Here is an excerpt of our conversation.

Rheum to Travel

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One of the benefits of attending conferences aside from scientific exchange is meeting new people. At one symposium, I met a unique rheumatologist. This chance meeting turned into an interview, that turned into a blog. Holly Bastian, MD is a rheumatologist practicing without the restraints of being tied to a place. She is a nomadic rheumatologist, a rheum on the road who embodies Johnny Appleseed as she spreads her knowledge and skills to multiple places in need of rheumatologic services. This is her story.

The EHR is Down! $@&#!

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The advantage to patient care without the crutch of an EHR. What do you do?