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2018 Rheumatology Year In Review

This annual appraisal of hallmark moments, news and research articles from 2018 are gleaned from that published in RheumNow during the last year and filtered by other news sources and literature review.  The top 10 list herein is rooted in what rheumatologists should know and what will likel

Best of 2018: The Safety of Paternal Exposure to DMARDs and Biologics

Pregnancy and drug safety is a complex issue, often with limited information about maternal drug exposure on the offspring. Greater uncertainty exists when considering whether paternal exposure may also influence fetal outcomes.

Best of 2018: Hydroxychloroquine Being Over-Dosed with New Guidelines?

Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) retinopathy prevention guidelines have revised from ideal body weight (IBW)-based dosing to actual body weight (ABW)-based dosing; the question remains whether these have been adopted in clinical practice.

RheumNow Podcast – Rheumatologist Salaries (12.21.18)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news from RheumNow for the week ending 12/21/18.

RheumNow Podcast – Can RA Be Prevented (12.7.18)

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

RheumNow Podcast – To Needle or Not to Needle (11.30.18)

Dr. Jack Cush updates the news and reports from the past week at RheumNow.com:

RheumNow Weekly Podcast – 3 Wiseguy Rheumatologists (11.9.18)

Dr Jack Cush reviews the News and Journal reports from the past week on RheumNow.com.  Be sure to check out our upcoming meeting in March 2019 - RheumNow Live.

Should Immunoglobulins be Monitored with Rituximab Use?

Boston researchers have found that in a large cohort study of patients receiving rituximab (RTX), most were not being monitored for hypogammaglobulinemia, despite the observed significant increase in severe infections and increased mortality in RTX treated patients.

RheumNow Week in Review – The Heart Attack Report (11.2.18)

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

RheumNow ACR Week in Review: ACR Wrap-Up (10.26.18)

This past week in Chicago gave us a plethora of new and eye-opening research, people, KOLs, exhibits, sessions, guidelines, posters and a never-ending supply of coffee served in small paper cups.  ACR 2018 highlights for me included:

Pregnancy and Contraception in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases

A number of abstracts at this year’s ACR in Chicago highlighted issues around pregnancy and contraception advice in routine clinical practice.

RheumNow Week in Review – ACR Preview Edition (10.19.18)

Dr. Jack Cush summarizes the news and reports from RheumNow.Com this past week and previews RheumNow activities at the upcoming ACR 2018 meeting in Chicago.

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Racial Disparities - Stroke, Heart Attacks Risks Higher in SLE: Dr. Kathryn Dao ( @KDAO2011) discusses abstract #0433 presented Friday at #ACR20 annual meeting. https://t.co/Jx8hiPcNKA https://t.co/MvUj41KiuQ
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