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Indian Single center retrospective study of 28 children ≤18 yrs tested w/ 18F-FDG-PET/MR for pyrexia (PUO). 25% Dx w/ pre-stenotic TAKayasu (mean 13.9 yrs), & 20/21 alternative Dxs. All had Sxs & high ESR/CRP; all Rx w/ GC & MMF, 3 w/ biologics https://t.co/6trs1WssjW https://t.co/EOPIarRhY5
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 hour 23 minutes ago
It’s almost time. 🔥
Registration for RheumNow Live 2027 opens OCTOBER 1.
Two days of practical, engaging rheumatology education designed to challenge how you think and influence how you practice.
📅 Jan 30–31, 2027
📍 Dallas + Online https://t.co/Ju0zzYX8Tl
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
2 hours 23 minutes ago
Prescribing New GLP-1-Based Therapies
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
2 hours 55 minutes ago
New report shows Median total cash compensation increased across all seven specialty groups in 2026; adult medical rose 7.2% - Rheumatology led one-year pay growth at 10.4% https://t.co/iuonfJRsf6 https://t.co/zybCZeNV5I
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
4 hours 24 minutes ago
Early RA Referral Clinics Work (9.18.2026)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this past week on https://t.co/ofGKCCNQnE
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
18 hours 24 minutes ago
QD Clinic: GLP-1s and History of Thyroid Cancer?
Daric Mueller, PA-C, St. Clair Shores, MI, presents this case as part of RheumNow's "The Obesity Imperative" campaign, presented in September 2026.
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
19 hours 55 minutes ago
QD Clinic: Bariatric Surgery "Curing" Arthritis?
Dr. Richard Conway, Dublin, presents this QD Clinic as part of RheumNow's "The Obesity Imperative" campaign, presented in September 2026.
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
22 hours 10 minutes ago
Obesity in Rheumatic Diseases: More than just a Comorbidity
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
23 hours 24 minutes ago
Metabolomic/proteomics w/ cardiac MRI & longitudinal outcomes in 488079 UK Biobank pts shows chronic systemic inflammation assoc w/ reduced LV volumes, incr CV risk (cytokines, GFs, IL-1, TNF as potential mediators) https://t.co/3woGOttKHz https://t.co/eJLkPyJe6U
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 day ago
Obesity and Gout: An Old Relationship with New Thoughts
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 day 17 hours ago
🚨 Registration opens October 1!
RheumNow Live 2027 returns January 30–31 for our 9th Annual CME Meeting.
📍 Dallas + Online
📅 January 30–31, 2027
🎓 High-impact CME. Expert faculty. Real-world rheumatology.
The rheumatology meeting that sets the tone for the year ahead. https://t.co/PFZ37DlTQe
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 day 19 hours ago
Systematic review 14 studies assessed Lung ultrasound (LUS) (vs HRCT) to detect RA-ILD (using threshold of ≥ 5 B-lines) found sensitivity was 86.8% (95% CI 80.1–91.4), specificity 75.4% (95% CI 62.3–85.1), and AUC 0.890 https://t.co/GlNpsPBwtS https://t.co/FJ6B5E5CWy
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1 day 21 hours ago
FORWARD is a Phase 4, OL trial in 51 refractory uncontrolled gout pts Rx w/ MTX plus higher doses pegloticase (16 or 30mg) IV q4wk. At 24-wk Responses similar 68% or 73%. ~31% of responders later had SUA >6. Confusing anti-Drug Ab results in this trial?? https://t.co/udjE7sXDm5 https://t.co/F8VGDAyJzb
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 day 22 hours ago
Study of 119 Rheum pts on GLP-1 Rx (65% T2DM, 35% obesity; mean BMI 35). @ 12 mos wt loss −7.7 kg & 56% improved ≥1 BMI category. Signif decr in A1c, FBS, lipids, LDL, TG, ESR & CRP. GLP-1RAs useful cardiometabolic benefits https://t.co/fdNtvGu8Vb~ https://t.co/EdAqXfsjW0
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
2 days ago
Single center, DBRPCT of tofacitinib 11 mg/d vs PBO in 100 knee OA pts (KL Gr 1-2); At wk 12 there was NO significant differences betw groups in VAS Pain, or other outcomes-WOMAC, Oxford Knee Score, EQ-5D-5L, analgesic use https://t.co/VDtgY7hTm4 https://t.co/PveouQbI8r
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