Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 6 months ago
Retrospective review of 46 Rituximab treated ANCA-Assoc Vasculitis pts from 2 clinics (Mexico City, Lund) shows 24% had 18 severe infections (11.5/100 PY) - 72% within the 1st year. RTX was only independent SIE risk factor. 4 pts died, all from infection. https://t.co/8necVFP3AK
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 6 months ago
#RNL2021 https://t.co/5eP9OejClB
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 6 months ago
2020 Year in Review - Top Publications in SpA and Still’s Disease
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Listen to medical experts discuss their latest insights in spondyloarthritis and Still’s disease.
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 6 months ago
Adding RTX to leflunomide works but may at ACR50 level. 140 RA pts on LEF given RTX or PBO w/ ongoing LEF. Wk 16, RTX+LEF ACR50=32% (vs PBO 15%; P=0.02), but not wk 24 (27 vs 15%), yet ACR20 was signif. RTX had more SAEs (20 vs 2%) https://t.co/t6Z9m7P2Ur
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 6 months ago
#RNL2021 https://t.co/5eP9Oe20X1
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 6 months ago
#RNL2021 https://t.co/7IKrDE2Pt5
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 6 months ago
News Feature: Liver Management in Rheumatoid Arthritis - #RNL2021 Highlight by Dr. Olga Petryna ( @DrPetryna )
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 6 months ago
Survey of 500 pts with systemic rheumatic diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic showed few who discontinuations Rx - 2.2% D/C for fear of immunosuppression; 3.8% for shortages (mostly HCQ); 2.6%) for resp infx and 6% for side-effects. https://t.co/2BJIYeBSIu
Dr. Rachel Tate uptoTate
5 years 6 months ago
Dr. Buch discusses the differences between difficult to treat vs refractory RA in #RNL2021. @RheumNow https://t.co/TqrHcBt0la
A large cohort study of expectant fathers treated for immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) failed to show any detrimental effect from paternal exposure to immunosuppressive or biologic agents on offspring outcomes.
Pegloticase is indicated in the treatment of severe gout patients but prolonged use may be limited by immunogenicity to the PEG moiety. A randomized, controlled trial has shown that concomitant mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) may prolong the efficacy of pegloticase in gout.
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 6 months ago
"Over-achievers aren't OK with mediocrity"..."best to surround yourself with overachievers"
- Joe Judge
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 6 months ago
Want to ask a question for the RheumNow Podcast? Record your question in 1 minute or less and we may feature it on an upcoming episode.
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 6 months ago
News Feature: Rituximab vs. JAK inhibitors in Rheumatoid Lung Disease
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