JAMA reports on a large Medicare cohort study showing that amongst patients undergoing total joint replacement (TJR), preoperative HbA1c testing was performed in 26% to 43% of patients with diabetes and in only 5% of those without diabetes. Importantly research has shown that an elevated HbA1c level is associated with postoperative complications.
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
6 years 5 months ago
Health Canada issued a safety alert noting Chloroquine & hydroxychloroquine can have serious toxicities & should only be used under a physicians supervision. Due o concern that some may be directly buying/using CQ/HCQ to treat/prevent COVID-19 https://t.co/ksxveHADZX
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
6 years 5 months ago
Sanofi announced early results of phase 2 trial of IL6 inhibitor, sarilumab, showing benefit only in Critical COVID-19 pts. 457 pts given IV Kevzara 400 mg vs 200 mg vs PBO , high dose had fewer deaths (32 v 46 v 55%) & more D/C (53 v 39 v 41%). https://t.co/6q21qJNj2C
Virtual Joint Exam
Dr. Jack Cush demonstrates the 2 minute Video Joint Exam
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
6 years 5 months ago
On April 24, FDA issued a Drug Safety Communication stating HCQ and CQ have not been shown to be safe and effective in COVID-19 and that HCQ/CQ should not be used outside of hospitalized or pts in clinical trials. https://t.co/l2DNBhhvTR
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
6 years 5 months ago
Informative, straight forward, well done video of the SHOULDER Exam! https://t.co/AQetQjvQP1
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
6 years 5 months ago
"Quantity and persistence will get you the outcomes you need."
- James Altucher
Arthritis & Rheumatology reports that biologic (bDMARD) use in rheumatoid arthritis may decrease cardiovascular disease risk by retarding coronary plaque formation and progression (especially non‐calcified and low‐attenuation plaque).
JAMA Open Network reports an interim analysis of the Brazilian CloroCovid-19 trial showing thta higher doses of chloroquine (CQ) in the treatment of severe COVID-19 was associated with QTc interval prolongation and increased mortality.
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
6 years 5 months ago
The RheumNow Podcast is up! "In times of Trouble". Watch it here>> https://t.co/gapTwq3REW or listen to the podcast on iTunes or SoundCloud>> https://t.co/dpoCoX8qBR
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
6 years 5 months ago
"Yeah, you might beat me today, but then you’re gonna have to fight me again tomorrow and the day after that and every single day from now on until I kick the #$%! out of you, which I will.” - William Costanzo
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
6 years 5 months ago
The RheumNow Podcast is up! "In times of Trouble". ABA and DM, Zostavax fails, 3d Doubling rate, population testing, HCQ in COVID; Watch it here>> https://t.co/gapTwq3REW or listen to the podcast on iTunes or SoundCloud>> https://t.co/dpoCoX8qBR
Dr Jack Cush reviews the news, journal reports, twitter feed and COVID developments from the past week on RheumNow.com
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
6 years 5 months ago
"Stay in your seat come times of trouble. Its only people who jump off the roller coaster who get hurt."
- Paul Harvey
