Antibiotics are not linked to Autoimmune disease in kids
The global incidence of autoimmune diseases among children has increased over the past few decades.
The global incidence of autoimmune diseases among children has increased over the past few decades.
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal reports and press clippings from the past week on RheumNow. Positive results in a Sjogren's trial, to PT or not to PT, and aphorisms to live by.
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal reports and a new treatment for RA from the FDA.
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this past week on RheumNow.com along with interesting case questions from "Ask Cush Anything".
Current CDC numbers suggest that arthritis (any type) affects an estimated 67.1 million (27.9% ) adults in the USA. Interestingly, 1 in 5 do not know their arthritis subtype (21.6%, 14.4 million).
This article was originally published June 12, 2025, and is being shared again this week as part of our In Case You Missed It series. Enjoy!
Connective tissue diseases (CTDs) and interstitial lung disease (ILD) represent a challenging intersection of systemic autoimmunity and progressive respiratory impairment.
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this past week on RheumNow.com
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from RheumNow.com - including views on the vagus nerve, NPSLE and CAR-T mania.
Nearly 25 years ago, while lecturing on best therapies for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I loudly stated that hydroxychloroquine was “useless” and, deservedly, I was “boo-ed” off stage.
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