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Systematic review of 47 studies covering 1.5 million cases found that Dx of Crohns, SLE, Type I DM positively associated

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

11 months 3 weeks ago
Systematic review of 47 studies covering 1.5 million cases found that Dx of Crohns, SLE, Type I DM positively associated w/ incr risk of pancreatic, esophageal, colon, liver, and hepatobiliary cancers. MS assoc w/ lower risk of pancreatic, esophageal, rectal, & colorectal CA https://t.co/g0N5eHhJYj
Rheums Speak: Changing Rheumatology Practices & Choices

RheumNow surveyed clinicians worldwide on how their rheuma

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11 months 3 weeks ago
Rheums Speak: Changing Rheumatology Practices & Choices RheumNow surveyed clinicians worldwide on how their rheumatology practice, treatment decisions, and career outlooks have changed over the past 20 years. 242 respondents (68% from the USA) shared their perspectives on the https://t.co/g714oow71a
2025 ACR Guidance on Diagnosis and Management of VEXAS

The ACR has published a formal international consensus guidance

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11 months 3 weeks ago
2025 ACR Guidance on Diagnosis and Management of VEXAS The ACR has published a formal international consensus guidance on VEXAS as a resource for clinicians seeking to understand the disease and its management. https://t.co/KoNjOiKdTq https://t.co/9bIZgvP8kD
IBS in America

Despite advances, IBS remains a burden for many millions. A new AGA-sponsored survey conducted by The H

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11 months 3 weeks ago
IBS in America Despite advances, IBS remains a burden for many millions. A new AGA-sponsored survey conducted by The Harris Poll, a Stagwell (STGW) agency, reveals that IBS symptoms disrupt patients’ productivity and personal activities 19 days each month, impacting both https://t.co/lCV0ZKdq18
Study of 94 children w/ Enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA) - 45 Tunisian, 49 Turkish. While similar demographics, Turkis

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11 months 3 weeks ago
Study of 94 children w/ Enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA) - 45 Tunisian, 49 Turkish. While similar demographics, Turkish ERA had signif. more heel pain (61% vs 9%), enthesitis (69% v 40%), &biologics (50 vs 9%); but Tunisian ERA had more sacroiliitis (91% v 55%), Axial Dz (98% v https://t.co/AKNEYoO0C6
 Dejaco and colleagues have published a glossary of terms often used in conjunction with giant cell arteritis. The glossary of definitions for 23 signs and symptoms of GCA was developed through a consensus process involving international experts.
Systematic review of Rx options for #PMR (24 pubs, 10 RCTs, & 13 prognostic studies) concludes IL6-R inhibitors eff

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11 months 3 weeks ago
Systematic review of Rx options for #PMR (24 pubs, 10 RCTs, & 13 prognostic studies) concludes IL6-R inhibitors effective GC sparing agents; RTX & Tofa are promising. Quality trials needed to refine Rx & establish prognostic markers for decision-making. Fast-track clinics https://t.co/c3rI6u1aI6
Prospective study 1,237 pregnant women (APS excluded) - finding LA-RVVT, anti-β2GPI IgG, predicted preeclampsia &

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Prospective study 1,237 pregnant women (APS excluded) - finding LA-RVVT, anti-β2GPI IgG, predicted preeclampsia & intrauterine fetal death (IUFDR) and were were in identifying obstetric antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) https://t.co/5zKpR9NTcw https://t.co/6HXID7gtwR
945 consecutive severe psoriasis pts Rx TNFi or nbUVB phototherapy (2005-2010) w/ median F/U > 9 yrs. After propensit

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945 consecutive severe psoriasis pts Rx TNFi or nbUVB phototherapy (2005-2010) w/ median F/U > 9 yrs. After propensity matching, incidence of future PsA was 1.18/100 w/ TNFi vs 2.48/100 w/ nbUVB (IRR 2.1; 1.37–2.98, P = 0.0002). TNFi lowered PsA risk (HR = 0.32). PsA predictors https://t.co/aBsXs6RpCY
Nailfold videocapillaroscopy (NVC) in Dx of systemic sclerosis - study of 258 NVCs found giant capillaries (specificity

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11 months 3 weeks ago
Nailfold videocapillaroscopy (NVC) in Dx of systemic sclerosis - study of 258 NVCs found giant capillaries (specificity 98%) & capillary density to be best at defining a scleroderma pattern (39%). Density ≤8 capillaries/mm best defined dropout (AUC 0.911); having both = 91% https://t.co/WQx6fbQiAB
Oton and colleagues have reviewed the "patient journey" - from symptoms to specialty referral in those diagnosed with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs).
A systematic review and meta-analysis found that biologic switching was effective in a significant number of psoriasis patients; but there may be a price to pay. 
The world of rheumatoid arthritis treatment has changed dramatically. What do the experts say about the evolution of bio

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

11 months 3 weeks ago
The world of rheumatoid arthritis treatment has changed dramatically. What do the experts say about the evolution of biologics and DMARDs over the last 20 years? Join us for a live webinar, moderated by Dr. Jack Cush, where we'll unpack the results of a nationwide survey. Tues, https://t.co/o2WqAaQ2mN
PT in RA - Metanalysis of 17 RCTs, 1362 pts Rx w/ aerobic/resistance exercise, hydrotherapy, manual Rx, electrotherapy,

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PT in RA - Metanalysis of 17 RCTs, 1362 pts Rx w/ aerobic/resistance exercise, hydrotherapy, manual Rx, electrotherapy, multimodal Rx. 5 RCTs (n 307) signif reduced pain (SMD −0.347; interpreted as a small to medium effect favoring PT. https://t.co/UJGSGrgMV0 https://t.co/n4DzMSm9iJ
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