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EULAR Classification criteria for hemachromatosis, presented by Prof. Kiely shows clinical pearls in diagnosis - Hook os

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

7 months 1 week ago
EULAR Classification criteria for hemachromatosis, presented by Prof. Kiely shows clinical pearls in diagnosis - Hook osteophytes @MCP 2/3, & Iron Fist sign w/ elevation of MCPs 2&3. #EULAR2025 https://t.co/ICSDysexOR
Review of IL-1 family cytokines in inflammation and immunity - including, IL-1, IL-18, IL-33, IL-36, IL-37, IL-38, IL-1R

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

7 months 1 week ago
Review of IL-1 family cytokines in inflammation and immunity - including, IL-1, IL-18, IL-33, IL-36, IL-37, IL-38, IL-1Ra, etc. Full read -- Good Reference!! https://t.co/01o05qYPjU https://t.co/M02xrvxKre
APP Pearls “Never stop learning—rheumatology is full of surprises” - Kayla Carlucci, FNP-BC

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

7 months 1 week ago
APP Pearls “Never stop learning—rheumatology is full of surprises” - Kayla Carlucci, FNP-BC
Nerandomilast FDA Approved for Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis

The FDA has approved nerandomilast (Jascayd), a PDE4b in

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

7 months 1 week ago
Nerandomilast FDA Approved for Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis The FDA has approved nerandomilast (Jascayd), a PDE4b inhibitor, to treat adults with progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF). Nerandomilast was approved to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IFP) in October 2025. https://t.co/G2SS0qJTfl
Three Things to Know About Hiring, Onboarding, and Training APPs

As the utilization of APPs (nurse practitioners and p

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

7 months 1 week ago
Three Things to Know About Hiring, Onboarding, and Training APPs As the utilization of APPs (nurse practitioners and physician assistants) in rheumatology becomes more prevalent, here are three things to consider if you are thinking about adding an APP to your practice: Read https://t.co/24RVd09vcK
A single center, retrospective review of patients undergoing knee joint fluid aspirations for presumed crystalline arthritis (CA) showed that synovial WBC may provide a useful diagnostic marker for SA with an optimal threshold of 50,000 cells/mm3.
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have published an open-access review of dermatomyositis (DM) - its manifestations, hallmark cutaneous features, etiopathogenesis and treatment options.
Lupus Guidelines 2025
Telling You Where to Go (12.19.2025)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from the past week on RheumNo

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

7 months 1 week ago
Telling You Where to Go (12.19.2025) Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from the past week on RheumNow. Who would've thunk - a PsA FMF connection? Labs to diagnose SSc-ILD? IgA-RF may be important or RZV may not work in JAK inhibitor treated patients? https://t.co/bwF89L9Z7R
APP Controversies and Misconceptions

In this Tuesday Night Rheumatology, panelists discuss a range of topics, includin

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

7 months 1 week ago
APP Controversies and Misconceptions In this Tuesday Night Rheumatology, panelists discuss a range of topics, including APP roles and impact; models of care; independence; seeing new patients and complex cases; and more. Panelists: Daric A. Mueller, PA-C; Lisa Carnago, PhD, https://t.co/t2PssfUNoV
APP Pearls “You must assess sleep and mood- without this, even if you control all inflammation, you will not control p

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

7 months 1 week ago
APP Pearls “You must assess sleep and mood- without this, even if you control all inflammation, you will not control pain and fatigue!” - Christine Stamatos, NP, DNP, RN
Tricks of the Trade – Clinic Advice from APPs

December 2025 is focused on advanced practice providers, their impact,

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

7 months 1 week ago
Tricks of the Trade – Clinic Advice from APPs December 2025 is focused on advanced practice providers, their impact, education and priorities. In seeking and soliciting the help and advice of leaders in the rheumatology APP world, I have been impressed by APP pride, dedication https://t.co/boyjytkUyq
JAMA has published a clinical guideline on the use of vitamin D to prevent disease in children and adults.
Rheumatologists typically manage systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases and associated interstitial lung disease with immunosuppressants. However, evidence increasingly supports also the use of antifibrotic agents in this setting.
Hidden in Plain Sight: IBD

As a PA with six years of experience in rheumatology and a background in gastroenterology,

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

7 months 1 week ago
Hidden in Plain Sight: IBD As a PA with six years of experience in rheumatology and a background in gastroenterology, today I'm discussing the clinical overlap between inflammatory arthritis—particularly psoriatic arthritis and spondyloarthropathies—and inflammatory bowel https://t.co/Aatc4jkbpH
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