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DERM on RheumNow PODCAST (April 2026)

The Derm on RheumNow podcast is a collection of Citations and Content curated fo

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2 months 3 weeks ago
DERM on RheumNow PODCAST (April 2026) The Derm on RheumNow podcast is a collection of Citations and Content curated for dermatologists – addressing Psoriasis, PsA, CLE, vasculitis, HS, other CTD skin disorders. dermatology drugs, biologics, JAKs - their use, efficacy and side https://t.co/SlCGA364gj
COVID Virus Persistence with DMARD Use

Drugs commonly used to treat systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs) may

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

2 months 3 weeks ago
COVID Virus Persistence with DMARD Use Drugs commonly used to treat systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs) may prolong SARS-CoV-2 circulation after COVID-19 infection in patients with these conditions, with researchers documenting substantially increased viral antigen https://t.co/szeILIbmjF
Among 1074 #PsA tested annually, RF positivity was found in 16.1% overall (5.1% RF+ at baseline). RF+ rediced odds of MD

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2 months 3 weeks ago
Among 1074 #PsA tested annually, RF positivity was found in 16.1% overall (5.1% RF+ at baseline). RF+ rediced odds of MDA (OR 0.53) w/ incr risk of bDMARD discontinuation (OR 2.65) https://t.co/AmG6hkWABW https://t.co/MYhkfxAh0r
FDA Targeting the Safety of Avacopan

The future of avacopan is up in the air. In April, the FDA issued a drug safety w

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

2 months 3 weeks ago
FDA Targeting the Safety of Avacopan The future of avacopan is up in the air. In April, the FDA issued a drug safety warning, previously requesting that Amgen to pull its rare disease drug Tavneos from the market. Now, there appears more pressure to remove it from the market. https://t.co/Otl0WQaOqo
“Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better. “
-Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

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“Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better. “ -Martin Luther King, Jr.
True or False: In a meta-analysis, RA was associated with a significantly increased risk of osteoporotic fractures in fe

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2 months 3 weeks ago
True or False: In a meta-analysis, RA was associated with a significantly increased risk of osteoporotic fractures in female patients but not in male patients. See if you got it right in the latest RheumIQ quiz at https://t.co/HCxOwRl2Tq. https://t.co/O9WRKQKmu4
Switch or Cycle - Upadacitinib vs Adalimumab in Refractory RA

After the first tumor necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi) f

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Switch or Cycle - Upadacitinib vs Adalimumab in Refractory RA After the first tumor necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi) failure, patients with active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) responded by switching to upadacitinib, compared to cycling to a second TNFi, adalimumab. https://t.co/Cml3Z7ZyQP
Knee pain: JAMA review
- 5% PCP visits knee pain
- Knee OA ~654 million worldwide
- Patellofemoral pain: <40 yrs &amp

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

2 months 3 weeks ago
Knee pain: JAMA review - 5% PCP visits knee pain - Knee OA ~654 million worldwide - Patellofemoral pain: <40 yrs & physically active; pain on squat - Meniscal tears in 12% adults (McMurray 61% sensitive; 84% specific; Joint line tender 83% sensitive; 83% specific) https://t.co/2fdpl464mb
Prospective study of 305 Consecutive newly diagnosed axSpA pts (55% male; Dx delay 6 yrs; 75% B27+). 56% w/ r-axSpA more

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2 months 4 weeks ago
Prospective study of 305 Consecutive newly diagnosed axSpA pts (55% male; Dx delay 6 yrs; 75% B27+). 56% w/ r-axSpA more male w/ hi CRP. nr-axSpA had more inflam LBP, +FHx SpA. SpA Dx made without sacroiliitis in 12%; only 2/38 later developed sacroiliitis https://t.co/xPlGwZ7Kjk https://t.co/2TBQALvxsG
Anifrolumab (Saphnelo) approved in the US for subcutaneous self-administration as a new autoinjector for the treatment o

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2 months 4 weeks ago
Anifrolumab (Saphnelo) approved in the US for subcutaneous self-administration as a new autoinjector for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus based on SC-TULIP study. Presumeably, all prior CRL issues resolved to FDA satisfaction... https://t.co/ZtZmJLcGYa https://t.co/4B2YDpFaep
Which autoimmune condition carries the highest relative risk for lymphoma? Test your knowledge in the latest RheumIQ qu

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Which autoimmune condition carries the highest relative risk for lymphoma? Test your knowledge in the latest RheumIQ quiz at https://t.co/TBlB4pmnKa https://t.co/sx8fpdHgHN
APR: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Dr. Cush reviews systemic lupus erythematosus.
Review of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease plaqued by

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Review of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Psoriasis Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease plaqued by systemic comorbidities that increase morbidity, mortality, and treatment complexity. Obesity is a significant contributor to psoriatic disease. https://t.co/R1Uutdjcvz
FDA Targeting the Safety of Avacopan

The future of avacopan is up in the air. In April, the FDA issued a drug safety w

Dr. John Cush RheumNow

2 months 4 weeks ago
FDA Targeting the Safety of Avacopan The future of avacopan is up in the air. In April, the FDA issued a drug safety warning, previously requesting that Amgen to pull its rare disease drug Tavneos from the market. Now, there appears more pressure to remove it from the market. https://t.co/4PyIoqwNIL
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