Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 10 months ago
#BestACR20Tweets
RT @ejdein1 : Does IL-6 blockade prevent mechanical ventilation or death in #COVID19? MGH study by Dr. Stone Abst#L07 graph shows no benefit #ACR20 https://t.co/JWa1LSIC8R https://t.co/EOEoHhmKqk
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 10 months ago
RA Risk Factors and Early RA: Dr. Jeffrey Sparks ( @jeffsparks) and Dr. Janet Pope ( @Janetbirdope) #ACR20
https://t.co/vN7Dt60R4W https://t.co/K5vAhEQfks
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 10 months ago
Dr. Kay leads an internat'l panel of rheums to elicit their opinions on key abstracts at #ACR20.
Panelists: Dr. David Liew, Dr. Eric Dein, Dr. Meral El Ramahi, Dr. Richard Conway, Dr. Sheila Reyes and Dr. Jeffrey Sparks.
https://t.co/Jg6QiswnnJ https://t.co/UAqiN3F734
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 10 months ago
#BestACR20Tweets
FAST trial (Plenary) showed opposite of CAREs study. Febuxostat vs PBO in 6128 Gout pts, showed little dropout (~6%) in a 4 year study. Febuxostat (mean 81mg) had similar, flare rates, MACE/cardiac endpoints and CV death vs allopurinol #ACR20 Abstr#L08 https://t.co/EUXQqy3VuI
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 10 months ago
Timely video on COVID 19 and Rheumatic Disease with Dr. Jeffrey Sparks ( @jeffsparks) #acr20
https://t.co/5Qg3HRkQyW
Although arthritis-related activity, disabling work limitations, and severe pain (which are indications for TKA) disproportionately impact African American patients compared to White patients, there are marked racial disparities documented in utilization and complications in unilateral total knee arthroplasty.
Red Flags and Detours -- New RA Guidelines: Dr. Jack Cush
Dr. Cush dons his bullet-proof vest before taking aim at the new ACR RA Guidelines at ACR 2020.
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 10 months ago
#BestACR20Tweets
RT @RichardPAConway :Dr MacDonald presents Febuxostat versus Allopurinol Streamlined Trial. 6128 patients. HR 0·89 [95% CI 0·75-1·06] for cardiovas. events in febuxostat vs allopurinol. Mortality 7.2% vs 8.6%. Reassuring re cardiovascular safety of febuxostat
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 10 months ago
Dr. Rachel Tate ( @uptoTate) reviews outpatient billing and coding pearls presented at a session at the #ACR20 meeting.
https://t.co/66YbqXcncr https://t.co/PDdVKfNJYd
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 10 months ago
Check on Pneumococcal Vaccination: Dr. Janet Pope ( @Janetbirdope) #ACR20
https://t.co/D9EQ3Tl2Ot https://t.co/Zn8IVorCcs
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 10 months ago
#BestACR20Tweets
RT @CreakyJoints : .@LCalabreseDO from @ClevelandClinic is discussing the science of #empathy in #rheumatology at #ACR20.
How important is empathy in your doctor-patient relationship? https://t.co/dnJ3f8QouE
I have been an investigator for many clinical rheumatology studies over the past two decades but have never been a study subject until now. On October 31, 2020, I enrolled in the phase 3 trial of the Pfizer/BioNTech mRNA vaccine against SARS-CoV2 (protocol C4591001). Here's my experience.
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 10 months ago
Revisit our #ACR20 coverage. Listen to our Day 3 part II recap. Follow the link below or find us on Apple/Android podcasts.
https://t.co/1TcXfU5TMg https://t.co/hn298mJIUL
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 10 months ago
#BestACR20Tweets
RT @SattuiSEMD :L06: Mavrilimumab in #GCA
Efficacy+safety of MAV maintaining sustained remission 26w new and relapsing/ref #GCA
Flare risk ➡️ 62% risk ⬇️ of flare w/ MAV
Sustained remission➡️ 33% ⬆️ in MAV
No diff in new/relapsing/ref pts, No diff in AE
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
5 years 10 months ago
#BestACR20Tweets
"RT @DrMiniDey : RITAZAREM trial long-term f/u
-RTX vs AZA after RTX-induced remission in ANCA
-RTX superior to AZA to prevent relapse
-Relapse common regardless of therapy; high-dose RTX not effective beyond treatment period
Abs#2052
https://t.co/cKV7qM77og
