Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years ago
JAMA metaanalysis of psoriasis pts (40 RCTs, 21 438 pts) Rx w/ biologics: a >=90% PASI (skin) response was less likely with older age, prior biologics, higher BMI, and smoking https://t.co/v5EpOpYVYt https://t.co/wXTXP76Emu
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years ago
Hand-Held Imaging Could Transform Arthritis Care
A new hand-held scanner developed by UCL researchers can generate highly detailed 3D photoacoustic images in just seconds, paving the way for their use in a clinical setting for the first time and offering the potential for… https://t.co/YSCfoWCXpr https://t.co/du6cruFfRQ
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years ago
VASCULTIS Literature analysis shows most frequent citations, research centers and reveals the top 3 vasculitis topics to be:
1. Immune checkpoint inhibitors
2. GPA/Wegener's granulomatosis
3. SLE - lupus vasculopathy
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Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from the past week on RheumNow.com.This week’s rants include the microbiome, PsA treatment choices and fishing for P-values in research.
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years ago
Using MRI to Evaluate Knee Pain
Interim results from a randomized trial show that middle-aged patients with knee pain and suspected meniscal tears can benefit from MRI scans even in relatively simple cases.
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A retrospective registry study shows that uveitis may be seen in 10% with the diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) but becomes more common (47%) over the next 30 years of disease. The good news is that biologic therapy can significantly lower the risk of uveitis in (SpA).
JAMA has published a population-based retrospective cohort study showing a possible association between the long-term use of antibiotics and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years ago
A randomized, controlled study of whole-body electromyostimulation (strength training) in 72 overweight symptomatic knee OA pts Rx w/ usual care vs WB-EMS (3x q 14d) for 7 mos. WB-EMS had signif improved knee pain (KOOS),(-9.0 points, p 0.004) & function https://t.co/UWs3YgYB9F https://t.co/odwsd4AuCh
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years ago
Medical Expenditure Panel Survey study (2018 to 2020) identified 4.27 million adults with RA and found significantly higher (mean $3,382) health care expenditures, particularly prescription medication costs, and was associated with suboptimal quality of life… https://t.co/87os1PWT2F https://t.co/znmkucBIdE
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years ago
Taiwan claims data study compared (2003-2013) 30,911 newly diagnosed #AS pts to 309,110 controls found significantly higher risk of motor vehicle accidents w/ injuries in AS, esp. 2yrs after Dx (IRR 2.0) https://t.co/Ca0LN675oj https://t.co/UKQMgQYMAL
A new hand-held scanner developed by UCL researchers can generate highly detailed 3D photoacoustic images in just seconds, paving the way for their use in a clinical setting for the first time and offering the potential for earlier disease diagnosis.
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years ago
Study of oral microbiota & psoriasis (72 PSO vs 16 healthy controls) - 16S rRNA gene sequencing of saliva found (in PSO) signif incrCapnocytandophaga, Campylobacter, Acetobacter, but decr Bacteroides, Muribaculaceae. PSA pts incr Aggregatibacter, but decr Prevotella… https://t.co/GukbWkl1Gz https://t.co/HgLcD6bP2I
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years ago
Declining Menopausal Hormone Therapy in Postmenopausal Women
A two decade cross-sectional population study has shown a marked downward trend in menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), with an over 80% reduction, especially in women aged 52 - 65 years.
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years ago
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