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The Concern about Seronegative RA
A current review of seronegative RA (SNRA) by D’Onofrio, et al in npj Autoimmunity shows the diverse fate of seronegative RA - which can resolve, persist or become refractory. Clearly dedicated trials of SNRA are needed to better predict. https://t.co/6OQhYemkUX
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 hour 3 minutes ago
FDA Approves Tildrakizumab for Psoriatic Arthritis
Sun Pharmaceuticals announced Friday that the FDA has approved its IL-23 inhibitor, tildrakizumab (Ilumya) for use in patients with active psoriatic arthritis.
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
3 hours 3 minutes ago
-AZA is safe in pregnancy but can cause risk of ICP.
-Monitor pts on AZA closely for ICP symptoms.
#ACR26 @RheumNow https://t.co/v9mNKVNKcm
Adela Castro @AdelaCastro222 ( View Tweet )
4 hours 22 minutes ago
Emergence of systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases can occur in menopause and difficult to differentiate from "MS syndrome of Menopause"
HRT: Safe in Non-SLE autoimmune disease/SLE with negative APL+ use with caution/Not recommended in APL+/APS
#ACR26 @RheumNow https://t.co/6al61n1ck3
Adela Castro @AdelaCastro222 ( View Tweet )
4 hours 22 minutes ago
-Biologic DMARDs are generally safe for pregnancy: ETA and CZP safer compared to others.
-B cell depletion can be used in pregnancy but caution about neonatal cytopenias for first 6m if dosed in 2nd half og pregnancy.
-Counsel on vaccination for biologic exposed babies.
#ACR26 https://t.co/byQgPpAveT
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Adela Castro @AdelaCastro222 ( View Tweet )
4 hours 22 minutes ago
After stopping TCZ in GCA (~2 yrs exposure), over HALF of pts still flared w/in 72 weeks, even among pts w/imaging remission
Most flares 3-6 mos post stopping
Good evidence for continuing longer; I continue many pts on TCAZ up to 5 years post dx
@RheumNow #ACR26 Ab#0186 https://t.co/yq0rXv1l3S
Mike Putman @EBRheum ( View Tweet )
4 hours 22 minutes ago
Nice RWE study of UPA in GCA
Refractory cohort w/multiple prior biologics; 22/34 evaluable pts had clinical remission at 6 months; 7/63 stopped for severe adverse events.
Useful real-world signal, overall corroborates SELECT-GCA
@RheumNow #ACR26 Ab#0184 https://t.co/hGRFAoV6B4
Mike Putman @EBRheum ( View Tweet )
4 hours 22 minutes ago
Exercise is essential for pts w/myositis
Improved fatigue and reduced disability among pts with myositis who engaged with structured exercise programs
No comparator & small, but important message to pts who are often nervous about working out
@RheumNow #ACR26 Ab#0652 https://t.co/c4tejsWQYk
Mike Putman @EBRheum ( View Tweet )
4 hours 22 minutes ago
Beyond Chondrocalcinosis - What’s New in CPPD Disease
An overview of calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) disease by Sara Tedeschi presents our evolving understanding of CPPD with advances affecting nomenclature, classification, imaging, genetics, long-term outcomes and https://t.co/YrFjGJZDph
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
5 hours 3 minutes ago
Tocilizumab is effective in glucocorticoid-resistant adult-onset Still’s dz. 40 AOSD pts rx w/ TCZ (4-8 mg/kg q4wks). @12 mos clin remission 55%, 6 mos CID 62%, signif drops in CRP, ESR, ferritin & daily pred decr 91% (50 to 4.4 mg; p<0.001). TCZ retention 65%; MAS 7.5% & https://t.co/Olynr7VfhE
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
7 hours 3 minutes ago
Japanese retrospective cohort systemic sclerosis study shows adjunctive tofacitinib improved ower esophageal sphincter pressures (LESP). 50 SSc pts w/ esophageal Sxs Rx w/ Tofa or PBO x 24 wks. Tofa assoc w/ signif LESP increases & lower mRSS & IL-6 levels https://t.co/NNREBddiOi https://t.co/acVOfoorRP
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
9 hours 3 minutes ago
Women's Health and Reproductive Issues: APLAR 2026
https://t.co/E3IjKP91qL https://t.co/imOGOjce83
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 day ago
Autologous HCT in Severe Systemic Sclerosis
An international study reports 60% progression-free survival at 10 years after autologous bone marrow transplantation, adding important evidence on sustained positive clinical outcomes and long-term safety in patients treated for early https://t.co/2YhuAwMsXe
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 day ago
Three Tips to Stay on Muscarinic Agonists in Sjögren's Disease
Resolution of dryness remains a key unmet need for patients with Sjögren disease (SjD), as highlighted by the Sjögren SIG session “How to treat SjD” on the final day of APLAR 2026.
https://t.co/WrG8UF8Sne https://t.co/QMmZfUYWLq
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 day 3 hours ago
Big meeting. Plenty to talk about.
Join RheumNow’s daily ACR 2026 recaps for standout data, thoughtful debate and clinical takeaways.
Sunday, Nov. 8–Wednesday, Nov. 11
6 PM ET / 5 PM CT / 3 PM PT
Watch LIVE on X, YouTube, Facebook or LinkedIn. https://t.co/SX6sSX9Tbe
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