Dr. John Cush RheumNow
1 year 10 months ago
Fibroblastic Rheumatism - JAMA Case: 50yoM w/ 3 yr hx of periarticular nodules, symmetric polyarthralgia at B/L PIPs. These were painful with manipulation or minor trauma. Labs negative. https://t.co/FeLH1GIHr9 https://t.co/Pj1FRHj25u
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
1 year 10 months ago
Biologic Monotherapy vs Combination with cDMARDs in PsA
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow
1 year 10 months ago
ICYMI: Shifting Trends in Initial RA Treatment Approaches
A recent study by Sparks et al (Abstract #0509) reveals evolving trends in disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) usage for RA over two decades in the US.
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Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) affects young patients with symptom onset occurring in early adulthood. Apart from pain and quality of life, reproductive issues also arise because patients who are diagnosed with the disease are also in their reproductive age. Two interesting abstracts about reproductive issues in axSpA will be presented during the poster sessions on Saturday, November 16, 2024.
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
1 year 10 months ago
DEA and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended current telemedicine (TM) flexibilities through end 2025. MDs may Rx meds via TM (including narcotics) without in-office visits. https://t.co/C8lyB5feXg https://t.co/eSjYCnu02Y
Inebilizumab is an monoclonal antibody that targets and depletes CD19+ B cells and has been studied in adults with IgG4-related disease.
A 52-week has demonstrated the safety and efficacy of ianalumab, a dual B cell depleter) in patients with active Sjögren's disease (SjD).
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
1 year 10 months ago
ACR24 IL-17 Topic Panel: Advancing Care with IL-17 Pathway Insights https://t.co/t9QQDYIrda
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
1 year 10 months ago
#ACR24: Rheumatology Roundup
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow
1 year 10 months ago
Diagnostic Delays in PsA
Despite the remarkable expansion of the therapeutic armamentarium for psoriatic arthritis (PsA), the MONITOR-PsA study (abstract 1456) highlights a persistent and critical issue: delays in diagnosis.
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow
1 year 10 months ago
Off-Label Use of JAK Inhibitors in Orphan Diseases and Other Conditions?
The issues surrounding publication bias are real.
https://t.co/gIFNjAsoM6 https://t.co/UstQGvJX7H
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
1 year 10 months ago
UK study compared 16,634 female RA pts vs 65,448 controls and found all RA women at incr risk for VTE (thrombosis)[aHR=1.52) irrespective of estrogen contraceptives/HRT. Contraceptives did not increase VTE risk (aHR 2.32; 0.92, 5.85, p=0.08) #ACR24 https://t.co/AzBXI0W5dv https://t.co/Q4TaKq2ReC
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
1 year 10 months ago
Osteoarthritis (OA) affects 53.2 million in the USA & is projected to rise significantly by 2040. Societal costs are $132 billion ($11,00 per/pt). OA is the 3rd most rapidly rising disability, behind diabetes and dementia. https://t.co/n3Rwjjsio3 https://t.co/FPDWd6gEpi
