Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 7 months ago
Retrospective cohort study shows the risk of RA was lower in T2DM/diabetes (aHR 0.73; 95% CI 0.67–0.79) vs without T2DM. This risk was lost in when statins were not used (aHR 0.89; 0.69–1.14). Statins (in T2DM) had a protective effect against RA onset https://t.co/CfMJIuGOXI
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 7 months ago
These companies do autoinflammatory gene testing in the USA. @RWCSmtg https://t.co/KiJ1wbyihw
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 7 months ago
Have you registered for RheumNow Live yet? Attend 3/20-3/21 in Fort Worth, TX or virtually!
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 7 months ago
News Feature: Diagnosis & Treatment of Osteoarthritis Reviewed
Katz, Arant and Loeser have published a comprehensive open-read overview of OA of the hip and knee in JAMA; underscoring the impact, advances, disappointments and guidelines put forth
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 7 months ago
QD Clinic - PFAPA Syndrome Recurrent Fevers, Stomatitis, Lymphadenopathy ? https://t.co/uMBk8e2wJO https://t.co/LIs02svEDB
The February 19th MMWR reports that higher mortality rates in certain patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE); data based on recent San Francisco County statistics showing a four fold higher mortality among Asian and Hispanic/Latina females with SLE.
The interleukin (IL)-1 receptor antagonist anakinra (Kineret) was not superior to triamcinolone for relieving gout flares, but had similar effects for pain reduction as the glucocorticoid, a randomized phase II study found.
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 7 months ago
We are excited to announce that Jeff Sparks ( @jeffsparks) will be leading a discussion on ILD in RA at RheumNow Live this March.
Register to attend today.
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 7 months ago
Lung Preservation w/ Tocilizumab in Early Systemic Sclerosis
Arthritis & Rheumatology has published the results of a subanalysis from TCZ clinical trials showing that Il-6 inhibition is related with preservation of lung function patients with early SSc.
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 7 months ago
QD Clinics- The Sawtooth Steroid Taper
Sawtooth Steroid Taper
Surgery Rules for DMARDs & Biologics
RA & DVT
Traveling to Medical Meetings during COVID
Hemoptysis and SLE
When to do Genetic Testing in Febrile Patients
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 7 months ago
A San Paolo study of the relevance of anti-Jo-autoAbs in 118 dermatomyositis patients; 8.5% of whom were Jo-1 positive. Jo-1+ had more "mechanic's hands," joint and lung disease; & low/no chance for remission and more steroid & immunosuppressive use https://t.co/yv51txWZCa https://t.co/fLu4PH0e9C
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 7 months ago
Rumor has it I won the"Slow Bike Race" in 3rd grade at field day. How to win the Slow Bike Race? Slow and steady, Focus, Balance, Economy of Effort, Think More-Pedal Less and Pay No Attention to the Competition. https://t.co/04XbS5FSlK
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 7 months ago
Data from Danish Medical Birth Register shows PREG women w/ spondyloarthritis have more adverse pregnancy outcomes - including preterm birth (OR 1.5), elective C-section (OR 1.44), & epidurals (OR 1.11). Not increased were preeclampsia & rate small wt. https://t.co/opYsOBAR6A
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 7 months ago
Survery of 438 RHEUMS on #AS & SpA - half use mod NY & ASAS criteria. 3/4 say Inflammatory Back Pain is axSpA specific, ~1/2 say uveitis/dactylitis are “very specific; less so heel enthesitis, peripheral arthritis. SI MRI was mor common w/ younger Rheums https://t.co/xfjvK5TO0t
