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Image challenge: A 48-year-old man presented to the dermatology clinic with a 6-month history of painful hand ulcerations and shortness of breath. He has no muscle weakness or arthritis. What is the diagnosis? https://t.co/kQrNuVExlQ https://t.co/n3435OCPLA
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NEJM @NEJM ( View Tweet )
7 years ago
The FDA Arthritis Advisory Committee has voted 10-7 in favor of approving the to consider the antifibrotic drug, nintedanib for the treatment of systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD) https://t.co/UNlpQNJAim
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
7 years ago
Effect of Filgotinib in Rheumatoid Arthritis Refractory to Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs - JAMA July 23/30 - Filgo (Jak1 inhib) efficacy in Bdmard-IR - selling point for Filgo = less Zoster, 300 pts for 6 mths 1.4% zoster in this study so watch this space
Peter Nash @drpnash ( View Tweet )
7 years ago
A lot happening on reforms to curb high drug prices! Yesterday, @ChuckGrassley & @RonWyden's bill cleared Senate Finance Committee & I think there are positives and negatives. You can see @ACRheum letters to leaders on this & other issues @ this link:
https://t.co/AA8JrONPsa https://t.co/KnGHAXmRFE
Angus Worthing MD @AngusWorthing ( View Tweet )
7 years ago
The Assessment of Disease Activity in Psoriatic Arthritis: MDA, VLDA, DAPSA, or Something Else? https://t.co/jmyA5KABzM #diseaseactivity #remission #psoriaticarthritis
The Journal of Rheumatology @jrheum ( View Tweet )
7 years ago
Samsung Bioepsis has announced an update to the EU product label for its adalimumab biosimilar IMRALDI - adding the drug can be stored in non-refrigerated conditions (up to 25˚C or 77F) for up to 28 days https://t.co/nGgxZDBQyC
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
7 years ago
FDA puts a New Boxed Warning on #tofacitinib for Blood Clots and Death with Higher Doses (10 mg bid). https://t.co/Bzgst3ooo0
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
7 years ago
FDA has approved generic febuxostat 40 mg & 80 mg tabs, for gout - to be made by Read more at Business Medical Dialogues: Alembic Pharma gets USFDA nod for generic version of Uloric tablets https://t.co/QpnIoltFEP
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
7 years ago
The FDA Arthritis Advisory Committee has voted 10-7 in favor of approving the to consider the antifibrotic drug, nintedanib for the treatment of systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD) https://t.co/UNlpQNJAim
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
7 years ago
FDA has approved Ruxience (rituximab-pvvr; Pfizer), a biosimilar to Rituxan for use in NHL, CLL, granulomatosis w/ polyangiitis (GPA) & microscopic polyangiitis;(NOT RA) THis is the 2nd RTX biosimilar. https://t.co/GuVG6S980j
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
7 years ago
FDA Arthritis Advisory Committee (AAC) and Drug Safety Committees are meeting today in Hyattsville to consider the approval of nintedanib (OFEV, made by BI), for the treatment of systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD) https://t.co/z4uLJ8hdyX
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
7 years ago
FDA warning about meds that may impair driving (car, bus, train, plane, or boat) - Especially opioids, benzodiazepines, antidepressants, muscle relaxants, sleep meds, motion sickness & diet pills, ADD or “stay awake” drugs https://t.co/P08wvds0GK
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
7 years ago
FDA has approved a new biosimilar Hadlima (adalimumab-bwwd), from Samsung Bioepis, for the same indications as Humira (RA, pJIA, PsA, AS, Crohn’s, UC, plaque psoriasis), but the drug won't be available in the U.S. until June 2023. https://t.co/h4oqwFjR0c
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
7 years ago
Im starting a War on RA. I need you go get mad. Read it here https://t.co/sR5Z3lq8CU or watch it here https://t.co/s7CVW2dNUT
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
7 years ago
FDA approves generic pregabalin (Lyrica) - for the management of fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain in diabetic neuropathy, and for postherpetic neuralgia or partial onset seizures & neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury. https://t.co/Jg5q7LLjT2
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
7 years ago
