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DECT scanning for MSU deposits in the vasculature of 6 cadavers w/ Gout (2 tophaceous) did not demonstrate MSU crystal d

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

4 years 8 months ago
DECT scanning for MSU deposits in the vasculature of 6 cadavers w/ Gout (2 tophaceous) did not demonstrate MSU crystal deposition in vessels, but did show MSU in the joint (positive control) and MSU in joint aspirates by polarizing microscopy https://t.co/y5SoRcmqoR
NEJM clinical case - A 42 yoM w/ red, painful eyes, facial-nerve palsy OS, a large oral ulcer, and petechiae. +ANCA, +P

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

4 years 8 months ago
NEJM clinical case - A 42 yoM w/ red, painful eyes, facial-nerve palsy OS, a large oral ulcer, and petechiae. +ANCA, +PR3. Skin biopsy revealed leukocytoclastic vasculitis with perivascular eosinophils. Dx eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis https://t.co/bPEjJr63zF
Cognitive Function and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Dr. Akhil Sood Interviews Dr. Elena Myasoedova

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Dr. John Cush RheumNow

4 years 8 months ago
Cognitive Function and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Dr. Akhil Sood Interviews Dr. Elena Myasoedova https://t.co/SkB3b4wfIj https://t.co/sXNXlbDddG
There is guidance published on how to manage moderate to severe cases, but very few blueprints detail what to do with “mild” infection.  The first day, I developed congestion and cough, with a sore throat.  As the day progressed, I started to have chills, low grade fevers, and myalgias.  The postnasal drainage was overwhelming, and when I tried to swallow, it felt like swallowing broken glass.  Isolating in my room, I was
How Preventable Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
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Women who made at least four healthy lifestyle choices saw their risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis reduced significantly, an analysis of Nurses' Health Study (NHS) data found.
MMWR reports >40,000 pregnant women who received COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy- VAX not associated with prete

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

4 years 8 months ago
MMWR reports >40,000 pregnant women who received COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy- VAX not associated with preterm birth or small-for-gestational-age at birth overall compared with unvaccinated pregnant women. https://t.co/FIdJ29cOl7
We have an exciting agenda for #RNL2022, with a pod on the Spondyloarthritis Spectrum and more , as well as speakers fro

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

4 years 8 months ago
We have an exciting agenda for #RNL2022, with a pod on the Spondyloarthritis Spectrum and more , as well as speakers from around the world, including Dr. Jose Scher, who will lead a discussion on The Microbiome in Spondyloarthritis . Register Today! https://t.co/rZIrSzz6EN https://t.co/iGEN0hAKcg
We are excited to announce that Dr. Janet Pope will be joining us at RheumNow Live, leading a presentation on Drug Cycli

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

4 years 8 months ago
We are excited to announce that Dr. Janet Pope will be joining us at RheumNow Live, leading a presentation on Drug Cycling vs Switching in RA. Join the discussion on March 19-20, on site or virtually! https://t.co/RfWz53vem3 https://t.co/9n1UzFrkVb
ICYMI: The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recently recommended & approved 2 doses of the recombi

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

4 years 8 months ago
ICYMI: The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recently recommended & approved 2 doses of the recombinant zoster vaccine for prevention of herpes zoster and complications in immunodeficient/immunosuppressed adults aged ≥19 years. https://t.co/VlA5BIyrZG https://t.co/VjBHtCNq37
On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved risankizumab-rzaa (Skyrizi) for the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA), with similar dosing in plaque psoriasis - a single 150mg subcutaneous injection four times a year after two starter doses (at weeks 0 and 4) and can be used with or without background disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs).
Freeze Tag
A beloved childhood game I enjoyed was Freeze Tag. Players would run to avoid being tagged by the person who was “It”.  If you were tagged, you had to “freeze” in your spot until someone was brave enough to come un-tag you.  The game ends when everyone is frozen or if people quit. For over 2 years, I have been living in a real-life “Freeze Tag” game and able to dodge COVID19, until now. Sitting in my room symptomatic and frozen in
ICYMI: UCB announced positive top-line results from Phase 3 BE COMPLETE study, bimekizumab, in active psoriatic arthriti

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

4 years 8 months ago
ICYMI: UCB announced positive top-line results from Phase 3 BE COMPLETE study, bimekizumab, in active psoriatic arthritis, who failed TNFi. Bimekizumab pts showed a 50% ACR50 at week 16, as well as signif improvements in PASI90, MDA, PGA https://t.co/HhVdIhqHoL
FREED study (asympt hyperuricemic without gout) showed febuxostat x 24 mos dint alter carotid atherosclerosis, but at 3

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

4 years 8 months ago
FREED study (asympt hyperuricemic without gout) showed febuxostat x 24 mos dint alter carotid atherosclerosis, but at 3 years, (Substudy of 1004 pts), showed FEB signif lowered risk of CVA, CV, renal renal events and death (vs PBO) https://t.co/BS4wiIaYZv
New podcast available! Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from this past week on https://t.co/V10S4oVFs

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

4 years 8 months ago
New podcast available! Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from this past week on https://t.co/V10S4oVFsv. These reports are about better outcomes in Lupus; fewer Gout flares with T2T and the power of belief. https://t.co/8sxDTiU9QD https://t.co/bc8A1FWkVS
ICYMI: Network metanalysis (28 RCTs, 12 504 pts) of Biologics & small molecules therapy in active ulcerative colit

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

4 years 8 months ago
ICYMI: Network metanalysis (28 RCTs, 12 504 pts) of Biologics & small molecules therapy in active ulcerative colitis. Upadacitinib 45 mg qd ranked 1st (RR 0.73) vs PBO, infliximab 5 mg/kg & 10 mg/kg ranked 2nd & 3rd. UPA > TNFi at remission. https://t.co/ne6yfBEJJz
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