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Potential new mechanism of MTX Effx - MTX polyglutamates accumulates in monocytes by D5, modulates transcriptional signature “non-classical monocyte”-assoc genes by Wk4, & predicts MTX responses https://t.co/0HtvWOczba https://t.co/oIs4V34hw3
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
12 hours 16 minutes ago
Malignancies Not Increased with Biologic Therapies
The risk of malignancy in RA patients receiving biologic agents was evaluated by metanalysis of RCTs and found no significant increased risk of malignancy compared with other DMARDs or with placebo.
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
14 hours 15 minutes ago
Rheumatoid Arthritis Faculty Panel Q&A
This expert panel from https://t.co/4UQlqwujiR 2026 brings together leading faculty to address real-world challenges in RA care, offering practical insights you can apply immediately in practice.
🎧 Listen here: https://t.co/LOiUuia852 https://t.co/REvpPJv0O8
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
16 hours 14 minutes ago
TRACE study in 90 active axSpA, biologic-naïve, Rx w/ secukinumab 150 mg; @wk16 ASDAS remission in 30 (35%)& 55 incr SEC to 300 mg. By wk 24, 22% of 300 mg achieved ASDAS remission; but without signif change in MRI inflamm (SPARCC). Most MRI changes in 1st 4wks https://t.co/pMMtrxxDLh
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18 hours 15 minutes ago
Still's Disease Update
Arthritis Research & Therapy has published an overarching review of Still's disease, claiming it is a single acquired, complex autoinflammatory disease in which both pediatric and adult forms share core pathogenic mechanisms, genetic associations, and https://t.co/8ctddvIq7k
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 day ago
Addressing PsA GRAPPA Domains With a JAKi Dr. Schwartzman and Dr. Ruderman discuss the importance of a domain-based approach in PsA management and consider the potential role of a JAK inhibitor. Sponsored by AbbVie Medical Affairs + Health Impact. https://t.co/u5ThHz2sxo https://t.co/2itTzpCp3b
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 day ago
Simulation cost-effectiveness/QOL study compared Rx of psoriasis w/ biologics, phototherapy, or step-therapy Rx. Biologics had best QOL gains; step-therapy Rx similar w/ less variability & lower costs; phototherapy was cost-effective for payors. Pts had highest willingness to pay https://t.co/RyNooKhgQh
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 day ago
Gabapentinoid use 2008-2018: worldwide there was an annual incr of +17.2% (from 4.2/d to 18.3/d per 10K pop. Highest gaba use in high income countries, 6X higher than lower income (40/d vs 6.1/d) https://t.co/jXjxNj1Uyz https://t.co/bUhBpaPltc
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 day ago
Physician Use of Augmented Intelligence has Doubled
A 2026 Physician Survey assessing AI and its use in Medical Practice has been published and follows earlier surveys on adoption and use. This is the third in a series of longitudinal surveys (prior waves 2023, 2024), enabling https://t.co/4QoMR17Ure
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1 day ago
Cross-sectional study from UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink Aurum looked at > 40K w/ #PMR Rx w/ steroids - 67% were coprescribed bisphosphonates (BP) & 79% Rx PPIs/H2RAs (less in males & pts deprived areas) resulting more Fx w/in 12 mos (2.32% vs 1.4%). https://t.co/b2DFJMjqCu
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1 day ago
Retrospective study of 374 newly diagnosed microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) pts - 97 (26%) had severe infections w/in 6 mos - signif higher risk w/ high dose prednisone & chronic lung Dz. most common: bacterial (43%) & lung infx https://t.co/XXAxUZw7kx https://t.co/atK8Ob9zyQ
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
2 days ago
Leeds study of 63 pts w/ palindromic rheumatism (PR) progressed to Persistent IA (PIA) @ median 13.4 mos, hands predominating across flares. PIA developed in joints involved in PR flares in 71% of pts. @RA Dx, PR onset pts had signif higher swollen joints(4.1 vs 3.2) https://t.co/PnrQvWkUm4
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2 days ago


