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SOCS1 Insufficiency - a Rare Inborn Error of Immunity

Lancet Rheumatology has published a population study of the rare suppressor of cytokine signalling 1 (SOCS1) insufficiency - an inborn error of immunity affecting the negative regulation of cytokine and growth factor signalling. 

Opioid Deaths are Down (2.28.2025)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow.com.  Opioid deaths are down, IL-33 levels are up and Weight loss is in the news again this week!

B Cell Depleters (2.21.2025)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from the past week on RheumNow.com.

Valentine RNL 2025 Review (2.14.2025)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews highlights from RheumNow Live 2025 held in Dallas, TX on Feb. 8-9, 2025.

Drug Naming Games (2.7.2025)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, regulatory and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow.com.

Participation is Up! (1.31.2025)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow.com. We also have two call-in cases on "Ask Cush Anything".

Be sure to join in the fun at RNL 2025 next weekend - Gong Show Karaoke; what will you sing?

Fallen Angels (1.17.2025)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow.com; and pays homage to colleagues who passed away in 2024.

Alive in 2025 (1.10.2025)

Dr. Jack Cush brings in the new year with a review of the latest from RheumNow.com

EULAR: Considerations when Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Rheumatologic Care

EULAR has established guidance on best practices for delivering patient education in physical activity and self-management of pain during transitional care in rheumatology.

Bah Humbug Vitamin D (12.20.2024)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this past week on RheumNow.com.

Abuse of the Safety-Net 340B Drug Programs

Dr. Madelaine Feldman has written an important commentary on the 340B Drug Pricing Program, a safety-net program that would allow vulnerable populations to receive expensive new therapies.

Phase 2b Study of Ianalumab in Sjögren's

A 52-week has demonstrated the safety and efficacy of ianalumab, a dual B cell depleter) in patients with active Sjögren's disease (SjD).

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Psychological Bulletin has published that invalidating (gaslighting) pts Sxs can have harmful consequences. Includes pts dx w/ Ehlers-Danlos, endometriosis, fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, POTS, Gulf War, IBS, long Covid, multiple chemical sensitivity, SLE, and vulvodynia.

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3 months 2 weeks ago
Psychological Bulletin has published that invalidating (gaslighting) pts Sxs can have harmful consequences. Includes pts dx w/ Ehlers-Danlos, endometriosis, fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, POTS, Gulf War, IBS, long Covid, multiple chemical sensitivity, SLE, and vulvodynia.

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3 months 2 weeks ago
Belimumab in SLE with Mucocutaneous or Vasculitis Findings A post hoc analysis of a belimumab (BEL) inn systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) study showed lupus mucocutaneous and vasculitic manifestations improve with BEL and standard care. https://t.co/BlYWKLJPdb

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3 months 2 weeks ago
🔺CTD-ILD radiological signs to look out for 👀 #CTD #ILD #UIP #NSIP #Fibrosis #scleroderma #systemicsclerosis #Sjogrens #Lupus By @IlliasulK https://t.co/hHupTz0bCy
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Shifting the Management Paradigm for SLE and Lupus Nephritis The paradigm for treating patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is rapidly shifting and our patients will surely benefit with improved outcomes. https://t.co/idxMBTyTwp https://t.co/unxmjVst3D
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Single center study of 1538 #SLE pts found 2.2% w/ lupus mesenteric vasculitis (LMV) - 39 LMV episodes in 31 pts - 2/3 had Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea & abdominal pain (~15% peritoneal irritation) & had active Dz (renal, Skin, Heme). LMV responded to steroids & https://t.co/AkuvCl6nG6
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3 months 3 weeks ago
>200 genes 🧬 implicated in #SLE Complex indeed! And ▶️ 7 clusters of signalling pathways So we have to have many Rx options Ab patterns vary LN flares can have v diff pathways between Pts #LUPUS2025 @RheumNow Unravelling #LUPUS2026 https://t.co/LEKN363194
3 months 4 weeks ago
Monitoring for #HCQ #retinal #toxicity 2 tests beyond visual fields are better than 1 OCT Etc But suggestion if low risk to do only every 5 yrs I don’t agree as risk ⬆️ w disease duration We do Annual fields and either OCT or retinal photography #LUPUS2025 @RheumNow https://t.co/TdPJ47jYEL
3 months 4 weeks ago
Who does worse with #SLE #nature vs #nurture South American #lupus #registries ⬆️ activity ⬆️damage ⬇️age ⬇️SES ⬆️SLE #antibodies #Gladel registry and others vs Europe Environment >genetics 🤔 #LUPUS2025 #45poster @RheumNow @gponsestel https://t.co/XjiXHAMuGm
3 months 4 weeks ago
#Proteinuria that persists in #LN #lupus #nephritis even w mild proteinuria 👇 Worse outcomes Just like all CKD Take home Aim for None or minimal in #SLE <150 protein #voclosporin >> PBO (SoC) 1/2 Voclosporin had deep response at least once > PBO #LUPUS2025 @RheumNow https://t.co/CBUzyBatBh
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