Early menopause—before the age of 45—taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and having 4 or more children are among several hormonal and reproductive factors linked to a heightened risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women, finds a large long term study published in the open access journal RMD Open.
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Florida Approves Import of Drugs from Canada
Last Friday, the FDA approved Florida’s plan to import certain prescription drugs directly from Canada. Florida is the first time a state to undertake this pathway to save money.
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow
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What do you know about monogenic and polygenic autoinflammatory diseases? Join Drs Liebowitz and Mehta as they review the challenges of these conditions.
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow
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Heritability of Osteoarthritis
A Swedish study examine the genetic contribution to various rheumatic/musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) and showed that osteoarthritis (OA) had a large heritability compared with other RMDs.
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Black, Asian, and Hispanic members of the U.S. Armed Forces were far less likely than their white comrades to undergo knee replacement surgeries after being diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA), military researchers found.
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
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Fibromyalgia pain sensitivity may be improved w/ TENS, but may not relate to other pain outcomes. Study of 238 FM pts showed when TENS lower Movt pain ≥30%, there was signif improvement in pressure pain thresholds (P<.001) https://t.co/sZrDUXm1Z6 https://t.co/nRn6uTgv0v https://t.co/LM9Aqmpgps
In 2023, too many of our rheumatology colleagues passed away. Here is an incomplete list of our revered fellow practitioners, mentors, role-models, and researchers.
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
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Bidirectional relationship betw Autoimmune disease (AD) & perinatal depression (PND); 1:10 case control study of 1.3 milion pregnancies & 55,299 incident PND found AD preg w/ a 30% (OR 1.3) higher risk of PND & PND had a 30% ^ risk (OR 1.3) of AD https://t.co/JoF1sQY2WM https://t.co/ZrQMiL5IsR
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Experience the Future of Rheumatology at RheumNow Live 2024, less than three weeks away!
Don't miss out – secure your spot today for an unforgettable journey into the latest advancements and insights.
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Study of 233 early #RA (<12 mo) (n = 233) showed baseline Dz activity didnt predict later #CVD (n 70) & #CAD (52), But at 2 yrs, ESR, CRP & DAS28 > 5.1 predicted incr risk CVD [adj HR 2.58) & CAD events. COMP did not predict. https://t.co/bH9Cylmy4f https://t.co/66PVC6f01a
Last Friday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Florida’s plan to import certain prescription drugs directly from Canada. Florida is the first time a state to undertake this pathway to save money.
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years 7 months ago
QD Clinic - Rituximab Dosing in RA
Rituximab Fixed Interval vs On-Demand Dosing in RA.
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A Swedish study examine the genetic contribution to various rheumatic/musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) and showed that osteoarthritis (OA) had a large heritability compared with other RMDs.
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
2 years 7 months ago
Life expectancy in RA? Taiwan insurance claims data shows life expectancy after an RA Dx was 26.3 yrs, w/ mean loss of 5 yrs. Women lived 1–2 yrs longer than men. https://t.co/Z5PqWZX94V https://t.co/RKZNDxPUd3
Dr. John Cush RheumNow
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QD Clinic - A Non-Textbook Patient
Widespread pain and a swollen wrist
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