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The New England Journal of Medicine  has published a phase III clinical trial showing that a B cell targeting monoclonal antibody, ianalumab, was effective in more than half of the patients with primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP).  Moreover, treatment maintained safe platelet counts without serious bleeding episodes for at least one year. 
In rheumatology, we're no stranger to uncertainty. In any diagnosis of seronegative rheumatoid arthritis, it's always our invitation to reconsider the diagnosis. 
APPs in the news (12.5.2025)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from https://t.co/V10S4oVFsv, includin

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APPs in the news (12.5.2025) Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from https://t.co/V10S4oVFsv, including info on scleroderma, dermatomyositis and malignancy, rheumatologist and APP salaries concerns. https://t.co/znsjhTqTEv https://t.co/F0eu5w232C
Dr. Cush provides a systematic approach to evaluating musculoskeletal and rheumatic complaints in clinical practice.
RHEUM Survey> What is the goal for every new MSK patient evaluation?

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RHEUM Survey> What is the goal for every new MSK patient evaluation?
Cross-sectional study of 79 743 US primary care practices compared those with and without NPs. NP practices were more

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7 months 3 weeks ago
Cross-sectional study of 79 743 US primary care practices compared those with and without NPs. NP practices were more likely to be located in lower incomes and lower educational communities. NPs predominated in areas with highest need but lowest supply of PCPs. https://t.co/tSi1OnoSlA
QD Clinic: CAR-T Cell Therapy for Lupus

Philip Mease, MD and Cayla Alexander, DNP, ARNP, Seattle, Washington, discuss

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QD Clinic: CAR-T Cell Therapy for Lupus Philip Mease, MD and Cayla Alexander, DNP, ARNP, Seattle, Washington, discuss the case of a patient with lupus who underwent CAR-T cell therapy for her disease. This QD clinic is presented as part of RheumNow's "Mission: APP Partners in https://t.co/WXWOLupWna
DMARD Treatment Lags for Minority Groups with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARD

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DMARD Treatment Lags for Minority Groups with Rheumatoid Arthritis Use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for RA was markedly lower among all major racial-ethnic minority groups in the U.S. compared with white patients, analysis of federal survey data indicated, https://t.co/eZOLAN4KVr
GESPIC - German SpA study of 252 SpA (139 nr- axSpA, 113 r-axSpA), followed w/ serial Xrays and mSASS Scores over 2 yrs.

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GESPIC - German SpA study of 252 SpA (139 nr- axSpA, 113 r-axSpA), followed w/ serial Xrays and mSASS Scores over 2 yrs. 80% were on NSAIDs. Higher NSAID intake, particularly COX2i, on slowing radiographic progression in axSpA https://t.co/MfmzWwvtZx https://t.co/5Fe2AQgkN2
Cochrane review of nurse-led care (NLC) in RA, included 14 articles & 3369 RA pts. NLC proves highly effective in ma

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Cochrane review of nurse-led care (NLC) in RA, included 14 articles & 3369 RA pts. NLC proves highly effective in managing RA patients, surpassing usual care and equating to rheumatologist-led care in dz activity and some secondary (self efficacy, pain, QOL) outcomes https://t.co/gd9vbcOR8P
Low Dose Naltrexone for Fibromyalgia Pain - Use it or Lose it?

Medscape recently reviewed off-label use of low dose na

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Low Dose Naltrexone for Fibromyalgia Pain - Use it or Lose it? Medscape recently reviewed off-label use of low dose naltrexone (LDN) in fibromyalgia (FM) and found it is deemed effective by some clinicians and patients, but 1) there is no FDA indication for LDN use in FM and 2) https://t.co/RgRRHU9ZRo
APP QD Clinic: Difficult AxSpA
JAMA Case Challenge - Painful Hand Swelling With Finger Contractures
56-yoF w/ BL hand contractures, 15 mos BL hand pain

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JAMA Case Challenge - Painful Hand Swelling With Finger Contractures 56-yoF w/ BL hand contractures, 15 mos BL hand pain/swelling/stiffness. No or partial relief w/ ibuprofen, 30 mg prednisone, MTX 10-20 mg/wk. All labs were normal. Whats the Dx? https://t.co/lZ0NHX5Y56 https://t.co/JC04E3JUxB
Legislative Issues Affecting APPs

Major interstate “compacts” allow for cross state licensing for physicians. Howe

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Legislative Issues Affecting APPs Major interstate “compacts” allow for cross state licensing for physicians. However, compacts for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) are fewer and currently on hold - thereby limiting healthcare manpower and patient care. https://t.co/cgzgGXIWka
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