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MMP13 is one of several key contributors to #OA. Novel research showing the IA depot of nanoparticles w/ small interfering RNAs targeting MMP13 (breaks down type II collagen) can reduce cartilage damage/loss in mouse model of post-traumatic OA https://t.co/3wy6Bdk4o0
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
4 years 10 months ago
Differential Dx of immune-mediated necrotizing myopathies (IMNM) - HMGCR & Signal recognition particle Abs; checkpoint inhibitors, anti-Mi2 dermatomyositis, antisynthetase syndr. antimitochondrial Abs, GVHD, SARS-CoV-2 infection https://t.co/hhizx5gAet
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
4 years 10 months ago
Among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the strongest risk factors for the development of lymphoma were disease activity and severity, French researchers found. #RheumNow
https://t.co/mEYtTl2WRs https://t.co/KTluamv9gj
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
4 years 11 months ago
Analysis of records from the Mass General Brigham healthcare system in the Boston area, shows that breakthrough infections (after receiving SARS-CoV-2 vaccines) in patients with SARDs are not uncommon, and may be severe or fatal.
https://t.co/Ri5QipR7YY https://t.co/TaTFTKfAzm
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
4 years 11 months ago
Cardiac coronary Ca score (CCS) in 20 asymptomatic systemic sclerosis (SSc) pts vs controls.CCS incr (& higher scores) in 45% SSc vs 10% controls. CCS values higher in Limited vs diffuse SSc. CCS > 100 assoc w/ age, dz duration obesity https://t.co/aDWpoePqXK
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
4 years 11 months ago
When MGUS isn't MGUS!
(MGCS, C = Clinical)
Literally, every MGUS consult I consult this
https://t.co/JymQ8A8V2U
+ urticaria = Schnitzler's
+ ataxic neuropathy+opthalmoplegia= CANOMAD
+⬆️RBC+pulm shunt+telangiectas = TEMPI
+ bleed = aVWD, amyloid (⬇️X)
+ cap leak = Clarkson
... https://t.co/m1qpWo4xjh
Aaron Goodman - “Papa Heme” @AaronGoodman33 ( View Tweet )
4 years 11 months ago
Among patients with acute #gout flare, early vs late initiation of #allopurinol did not show significant changes in time to resolution, flare recurrence, or inflammatory makers. #Rheumatology
https://t.co/PhJNbOjWbp
Rheumatology Advisor @RheumAdvisor ( View Tweet )
4 years 11 months ago
Confused by all the different types of #COVID 19 tests? They are broken down in an easy-to-use tool here: https://t.co/P5jHhnzFej #Antigen #Antibody #PCR @CreakyJoints @IFAiArthritis @US_Pain @IAFaccess @colorofcci @patientaccess @aimedalliance @patientsrising @AARDATweets
Lupus Association @LADAOrg ( View Tweet )
4 years 11 months ago
3 of 4 COVID hospitalized in NJ are unvaccinated.
- 5.6 mill fully Vax; 2.7 mill unvaccinated,
- COVID hosp. rate of 4.33/100,000 fully vaccinated & 26.33/100,000 for unvaccinated.
- Unvaccinated are nearly 6 times more likely to be COVID hospitalized
https://t.co/nvDNODBlRW https://t.co/h3CcLXGLXG
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
4 years 11 months ago
Telephone survey of 278 Rheumatic Pts during COVID (July 2020) showed 22% reduced/interrupted treatments, only 11 (4%) stopped. Decisions made by half (49%). Stop Reasons: anxiety (48%), IV Rx access (45%), Rx unavailability (6.5%) https://t.co/XgJ1TJsHJG
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
4 years 11 months ago
Two cohorts from the Nurses’ Health Study (1984–2014 & 1991–2013) showed no association between diet & increased risk of incident #SLE; but that a high nut/legume diet may be associated with a reduced SLE risk https://t.co/mbBs7KZA6A
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
4 years 11 months ago
What's your prediction when the Pandemic will end and we can travel, vacation, hug & handshake?
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
4 years 11 months ago
