Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years 5 months ago
CD19 CAR T-Cell Therapy in Autoimmune Disease
The NEJM has published the results of CD19 B cell depletion (by CAR-T cell therapy) in autoimmune disease patients, demonstrating it to be feasible, safe, and efficacious.
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A comprehensive overview of Behcet's syndrome appeared in last week's NEJM, reviewing the numerous advances in the immunogenetics, syndrome recognition, and targeted therapeutic approaches. Despite certain advances, there remains a need for better clinical trials, better diagnostic tools, and biologic treatments to afford better outcomes.
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years 5 months ago
RA BIOBADASER registry study of 1128 patients going on ts/bDMARD found 107 (9.3%) w/ multimorbidity (Charlson Comorbidity index ≥ 3). Multimorbid RA were older, more SJC & signif higher DAS28; ts/bDMARD retention rate equal groups https://t.co/am4Uoccla9 https://t.co/P7Ae2Jal2e
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years 5 months ago
Feb 2024 EMA meeting approved biosimilar ustekinumab (Pyzchiva) for adult/pediatric psoriasis; psoriatic arthritis; UC/Crohn's. & also approved generic Apremilast Accordfor the treatment of psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, and Behçet disease https://t.co/Cu9f4qQjgP https://t.co/qmH3ZkfReN
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years 6 months ago
Congratulations to Drs. David Felson Tuhina Neogi of Boston University in being awarded a U19 5 yr grant to fund Novel Insights into Osteoarthritis, Pain and Function: The Multicenter Osteoarthritis (MOST) Study. https://t.co/fGU9Zk2ECs https://t.co/dtT0hu7aA1
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years 6 months ago
MMPs play pathogenic role in RA-ILD. Multicenter VA study of 2,312 RA pts, 96 had prevalent ILD & Incident ILD developed in 130 (IR 7.5/1,000PY). High MMP-7 increased ILD (adj OR 3.78) & incident ILD (adj HR 2.33). Higher MMP-9 did same https://t.co/3i49TsAQbt https://t.co/RA6Fu2jPeE
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years 6 months ago
Eating for RA
The majority of practicing rheums at RheumNow Live were unaware of the new ACR guidelines issued in 2022 regarding dietary and lifestyle recommendations for patients with RA. Dr. Monica Guma reviewed these guidelines during her lecture.
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years 6 months ago
Serial plasma samples assayed for 92 inflammation-related proteins, during and after gout attacks. 21 were differentially expressed. Gout flares assoc w/ increased IL-6, CSF-1, VEGF-A & tumour necrosis factor superfamily 14 (TNFSF14 was highest) https://t.co/2p8vTFcmvD https://t.co/5z1gYdsKJO
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years 6 months ago
Week 52 outcomes of 180 lupus nephritis pts (IV, VI, III) from AMP academic centers (rx w/ standard of care) showed 22% complete resp, 22% partial resp, 42% non-responder& 14% undetermined. 8/180 (4.4%) had CR sustained Wk 12 to 52; 10% PR. An unmet need! https://t.co/MJklf0Xhih https://t.co/w6a1fLKmoF
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years 6 months ago
Cochrane Review: How Good is Ultrasound Diagnosing GCA?
Is temporal artery ultrasound (US) equivalent or superior to the reference standard of temporal artery biopsy (TAB) when diagnosing giant cell arteritis (GCA)?
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years 6 months ago
Vasculitis Pearls
Once again RheumNow Live 2024 really delivered with high impact learning packed into short sessions. As someone with an interest in vasculitis it was fantastic to see four of my favorite speakers in the Vasculitis Mavens and STEP talks
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years 6 months ago
How do you manage enthesitis?
Enthesitis can be a challenge for clinicians to identify, evaluate, and manage in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years 6 months ago
Long-Term, open-label study enrolled EGPA (MIRRA study) required prednisolone ≥5 mg/d, pts cont mepolizumab 300 mg Sc q 4 wks +SOC. 100 pts - 71% completed, 3% d/C due to AEs. Exposure~38 mos; 38% serious AEs (30/100PYs) (worsening of asthma, EGPA https://t.co/GKxXN8p2Wz https://t.co/TFd9s3tfjK
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years 6 months ago
Top 5 Clinical Pearls in RA Management
#RNL2024 provided a wealth of clinical insights, particularly in the realm of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) management. Here are the top five clinical pearls from the event's opening session, "Success in RA."
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