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Treat to target approach in PsA
Systematic rev: 12-43% pts achieved target of very low disease activity or remission
Pts and docs agree: remission is primary goal, but Low disease activity is acceptable alternative
@DrLauraCoates at #RNL2023
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
2 days 23 hours ago

#RNL2023: Kevin Deane: Anti-CCP positive leads to a 20-30% risk for articular clinical RA within 3-5 years
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
3 days 16 hours ago

Retrospective study of Apremilast survival in 281 #psoriasis pts(22% w/ PsA) showed 1 yr drug survival=54%, less at 2 yrs (41%), 3 yrs (32%), and 4 yrs (30%). Half 1+ adverse events; D/C mostly for lack of efficacy (27%), adverse events (12%) https://t.co/2dm6H6cYNX https://t.co/F2YtzzWMdT
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
3 days 18 hours ago

Phase 3 trial of IV 200 mg qd hydrocortisone in 800 pts admitted to ICU for severe community-acquired pneumonia. Day 28 strongly favored IV Hydrocort vs PBO for mortality (6% v 12%; P=0.006), Mech ventilation (18% vs 29.5%), vasopressors (15% v 25%) https://t.co/TqxorRAuvc https://t.co/0R7kNaKgj5
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
3 days 19 hours ago

#RNL2023:Kevin Deane: Anti-CCP positive leads to a 20-30% risk for articular clinical RA within 3-5 years https://t.co/MZJfg2lM70 https://t.co/eOkcwd4xMz
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
3 days 19 hours ago

The Biosimilar "Buy In"
Dr. Rachel Tate, @uptotate , shared insights into these key discussions during RheumNow Live.
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
3 days 20 hours ago

Metformin Reduces Osteoarthritis Risk
Metformin may help cut the risk of osteoarthritis (OA) in those with type 2 diabetes, researchers reported.
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
3 days 21 hours ago

Spondyloarthritis Innovations
The second day of RheumNow Live 2023 ended with a focus on axial spondyloarthritis, especially on the evaluation of the definition of the disease, the inheritance of it, and of course the treatment of it.
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
3 days 23 hours ago

Have a Rheumatology question or case for Jack Cush? Record it here and we may feature it on an upcoming podcast. Tell us your name and where you practice rheumatology.
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
4 days 19 hours ago

FDA Approves Citrate-Free Formulation of Hyrimoz, a Biosimilar to Humira - but adalimumab-adaz HCF wont be available in USA until July 1, 2023 https://t.co/RRjxPW5I4O https://t.co/hf6NlkGG7W
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
5 days 15 hours ago

Polypharmacy Increased in Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is plagued by obesity, depression and increased comorbidities; now it appears that polypharmacy adds to the burden of managing PsA.
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
5 days 20 hours ago

A Pilot Trial of Anifrolumab in Discoid Lupus
A research report in JAMA Dermatology describes the use of the type 1 interferon receptor inhibitor anifrolumab in patients with chronic discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE).
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
5 days 21 hours ago