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KDIGO is excited to share the publication of the 2025 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of IgA Nephropathy

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10 months 2 weeks ago
KDIGO is excited to share the publication of the 2025 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of IgA Nephropathy (#IgAN) and IgA Vasculitis (#IgAV), along with the Executive Summary in @Kidney_Int. Read the Guideline in KI: https://t.co/Ygwhu3rizm Download the Executive https://t.co/jio8N1C7KP
This is a pivotal trial. 187 pt w/ incomplete lupus (ANA+ plus 1-2 criteria, but not qualifying as SLE) shows that HCQ d

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

10 months 2 weeks ago
This is a pivotal trial. 187 pt w/ incomplete lupus (ANA+ plus 1-2 criteria, but not qualifying as SLE) shows that HCQ does not prevent progression to SLE! Congrats to these researchers lead by Nancy Olsen et al. https://t.co/NnrA8ohiGX
August 29, 2025, FDA has terminated the Arthritis Advisory Committee, citing infrequent meetings & that the effort a

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

10 months 2 weeks ago
August 29, 2025, FDA has terminated the Arthritis Advisory Committee, citing infrequent meetings & that the effort and expense of maintaining the committee β€œis no longer justified.” The committee last met on 5/6/21 to review avacopan - that was subsequently approved. REALLY? https://t.co/w3Z6TszeWZ
A multicenter study investigated the association between hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) dosage and COVID-19 mortality among hospitalized patients from multiple medical centers in China. The analysis focused on dose effects of HCQ on mortality.
Join us Sept 23 @ 7PM ET for the next Rheum to Breathe Journal Club!

We’ll dive into two pivotal ILD studies:
πŸ“„ FI

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

10 months 2 weeks ago
Join us Sept 23 @ 7PM ET for the next Rheum to Breathe Journal Club! We’ll dive into two pivotal ILD studies: πŸ“„ FIBRONEER (Nerandomilast in PPF) – NEJM 2025 πŸ“„ RECITAL (Rituximab vs Cyclophosphamide in CTD-ILD) – Lancet Panelists: Dr. Toby Maher, Dr. Shervin Assassi Moderator: https://t.co/l8EkX2hkLs
ILD and Mortality in Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases

Dr. Bryant England, Lincoln, NE, discusses interstitial lu

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

10 months 2 weeks ago
ILD and Mortality in Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases Dr. Bryant England, Lincoln, NE, discusses interstitial lung disease and mortality in systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs), as part of RheumNow's Rheum to Breathe: ILD campaign, presented throughout the month https://t.co/wtg9Te6oth
GLP-1 Drugs Reduce Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
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Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who used GLP-1 receptor agonists had less disease activity and improved cardiovascular biomarkers, a small retrospective study indicated.
SARD-ILD and serious infection risk: The elephant in the room

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) remains one of the large

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

10 months 2 weeks ago
SARD-ILD and serious infection risk: The elephant in the room Interstitial lung disease (ILD) remains one of the largest unmet clinical needs across many systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARD). ILD is highly prevalent across systemic sclerosis, mixed connective tissue https://t.co/oxIteGfUTd
Worsening Breathlessness in SSc ILD
QD Clinic: Application of the ACR CHEST Guidelines to Two Cases

Dr. Sindhu Johnson, Toronto, discusses two cases that

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10 months 2 weeks ago
QD Clinic: Application of the ACR CHEST Guidelines to Two Cases Dr. Sindhu Johnson, Toronto, discusses two cases that where the application of the ACR CHEST guidelines for the screening, monitoring and treatment of SSc-ILD and Rapidly Progressive ILD are applied, as part of https://t.co/ntW2WIvJ8c
CDC 2025–26 Updates to Influenza Vaccination.
- Most are trivalent inactivated (IIV3s) or vaccines (RIV3), few live v

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

10 months 2 weeks ago
CDC 2025–26 Updates to Influenza Vaccination. - Most are trivalent inactivated (IIV3s) or vaccines (RIV3), few live virus(LAIV3) - FDA approved FluMist (LAIV3) for self-administration (ages 2-49) - If <18yrs, Flu vax should thimerosal free 2023/24 Flu vax prevented 7900 deaths, https://t.co/hjLBGKWNDr
Patient Resource: The Hidden Connection - ILD and Rheumatic Disease

Dr. Iazsmin Bauer Ventura, Chicago, talks about IL

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

10 months 2 weeks ago
Patient Resource: The Hidden Connection - ILD and Rheumatic Disease Dr. Iazsmin Bauer Ventura, Chicago, talks about ILD as a window to systemic disease as part of RheumNow's Rheum to Breathe: ILD campaign, presented throughout the month of September 2025. https://t.co/8rJm4O3hHU
What do you need to know about scleroderma-related lung fibrosis as a practicing rheumatologist? Here are takeaways from these guidelines and my practice.
RA-associated interstitial lung disease or bronchiectasis is assoc w/ increased risk of total and cause-specific mortali

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

10 months 2 weeks ago
RA-associated interstitial lung disease or bronchiectasis is assoc w/ increased risk of total and cause-specific mortality. retrospective cohort study using the Mass General Brigham Biobank 221 RA-LD cases (151 RA-ILD, 70 RA-BR). RA-LD higher mortality (34 vs 13/1000PY; HR
When Myositis Hits the Lungs: What Every Rheumatologist Should Know About ILD

When idiopathic inflammatory myopathies

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

10 months 2 weeks ago
When Myositis Hits the Lungs: What Every Rheumatologist Should Know About ILD When idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) affect the lungs, the consequences can be serious. Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is not only common in IIM, but also one of the leading causes of death, https://t.co/qRoTr3r84x
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