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Small but useful open label RCT of MMF vs CYC vs TAC in SLE nephritis

Surprisingly similar rates of remission at week 2

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

1 year 7 months ago
Small but useful open label RCT of MMF vs CYC vs TAC in SLE nephritis Surprisingly similar rates of remission at week 24... suggests TAC could be an option for induction? #ACR24 @RheumNow Abstr#0670 https://t.co/dr3M3cnjRG https://t.co/1wewEuJRAl
Overview of Uveitis management of adult & pediatric rheumatology.
- Uveitis accounts for 10% of visual impairment g

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

1 year 7 months ago
Overview of Uveitis management of adult & pediatric rheumatology. - Uveitis accounts for 10% of visual impairment globally - TNF inhib are effective; w/ IL-6 inhib as 2nd line options https://t.co/fwhTxEpVG0 https://t.co/cKGdcDbz3d
A cohort of 9 patients with Anti-MDA5 DM with RPILD who was treated with combination of RTX, JAKi, and GCS had signific

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

1 year 7 months ago
A cohort of 9 patients with Anti-MDA5 DM with RPILD who was treated with combination of RTX, JAKi, and GCS had significantly bettery survival compared to historical cohort in this abstract! #ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/PMVn5Pb1b3
Full read JAMA ILD Review article. ILD= 33% idiopathic (IPF) + 15% hypersensitivity pneumonitis + 25% from CTD.
30% of

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

1 year 7 months ago
Full read JAMA ILD Review article. ILD= 33% idiopathic (IPF) + 15% hypersensitivity pneumonitis + 25% from CTD. 30% of ILD has cough Chest CT 91% sensitive, 71% specific 5% decr in FVC/12 mos assoc w/ 2-fold incr in mortality Rx options nintedanib or pirfenidone, TCZ, MMF, RTX… https://t.co/FKZyNU1s06 https://t.co/w5q0hOesEH
The British Society for Rheumatology has updated its 2015 guidelines for the management of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) based on published evidence, systematic literature review and expert opinion.
A systematic review of randomized clinical trials of patients with biopsy-proven lupus nephritis demonstrates both the benefits and harms to early glucocorticoid regimens on lupus outcomes.
171 SSc pts w/ hand Xrays and US found 20% w/ Joint involvement. Active Synovitis & tenosynovitis predicted by CRP&g

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

1 year 7 months ago
171 SSc pts w/ hand Xrays and US found 20% w/ Joint involvement. Active Synovitis & tenosynovitis predicted by CRP>10mg/L (p = 0.013), fibrotic tenosynovitis on US (p = 0.005), anti-RNA polymerase III antibodies (p = 0.043) https://t.co/XYeMl6ag9c https://t.co/ycM573lUGT
FDA has approved Eli Lilly’s GLP-1 drug Zepbound [tirzepatide] to treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

1 year 7 months ago
FDA has approved Eli Lilly’s GLP-1 drug Zepbound [tirzepatide] to treat moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea in adults with obesity in combination with increased physical activity and a reduced-calorie diet.” https://t.co/rYiM6JzmDX https://t.co/hO6CgH9pVs
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