Dr. John Cush RheumNow
7 years 7 months ago
Study of 1021 Scleroderma patients from the EUSTAR cohort shows progressive skin fibrosis (>5 mRSS in 1 yr) was associated with significant lung function decline (FVC worse ≥10% (53.6% vs 34.4%; p<0.001) and all-cause mortality (15.4% vs 7.3%; p=0.003). https://t.co/VNX3rF1LUH
A EULAR international committee of 15 experts in pediatric rheumatology have established consensus-based recommendations for the management of juvenile localised scleroderma (JLS).JLS is an uncommon disorder that is commonly seen by pediatric and adult rheumatologists. Evidence-based guidelines are sparse and management is mostly based on physicians’ experience.
JAMA reports that tramadol use in adults with osteoarthritis (OA) may be associated with increased all-cause mortality (compared with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
QD Clinic - Shingles Happens
How to prevent and manage Shingles
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
7 years 7 months ago
Osteoarthritis Initiative shows weight loss (>5% BMI) in obese and overweight persons resulted in a lower risk of knee cartilage loss assessed by MRI after 8 yrs; results only seen in diet only or diet + exercise pts. https://t.co/0S75xrfONk
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
7 years 7 months ago
24 mos results show, that in steroid treated pts, denosumab SC is superior to po risedronate at increasing spine and hip bone mineral density (BMD); adverse events and Fracture rates were similar in both groups https://t.co/vSBlF4uBXa
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
7 years 7 months ago
23 year followup of the COBRA trial shows that early aggressive treatment with SSZ or combination + Tapered prednisone yields a long term survival equal to the general population; thereby negating RA potential to incr mortality https://t.co/bLR8k5eZ9h
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
7 years 7 months ago
QD Clinic - Biologic Class Switching | RheumNow - Can you switch biologics within the same class? Heck yeah! https://t.co/ybHEF6Cbp5
QD Clinic - Biologic Class Switching
Can you switch biologics within the same class? Heck yeah!
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has established new guidelines for the evaluation and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing in adults, specifically guiding the use of positive airway pressure (PAP) in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults.
The Swedish Society of Rheumatology has developed evidence-based guidelines for the management of giant cell arteritis (GCA) with a focus on the appropriate use of corticosteroids and tocilizumab.
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
7 years 7 months ago
CORRONA Registry - Chronic opioid use doubled 2002-2015, rising from 7.4% to 16.9%. Strongest predictors included severe pain (HR 2.53), antidepressant use (HR 1.79), high Dz activity (HR 1.55) & high disability (HR 1.45). https://t.co/vPBqvWIy19
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
7 years 7 months ago
Full Read Review Inclusion Body myositis: IBM) is slowly progressive & commonly misdiagnosed as arthritis or polymyositis. IBM is assoc w/ CV complications and other autoimmune dz. Look for unique features such as finger flexor and knee extensor weakness. https://t.co/WteGovZBFL
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
7 years 7 months ago
Free online access to RheumNow Live - 16 hrs of Innovative lectures and Q&A Panels beginning friday afternoon 3/22, ending Sunday 3/24. Register for FREE at https://t.co/wIgS5rq4UE or come to https://t.co/4UQlqwujiR
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
7 years 7 months ago
PODCast of the last weeks QD Clinics can be found on iTUnes and here >> https://t.co/6SJHvbA2ho
