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Screening study of lung US (LUS) vs HRCT in 73 RA pts (DAS28 3.47) Chest HRCT identified ILD in 29%. LUS identified ILD in 22% of patients. LUS sensitivity was 59%; specificity 94%. ROC. This study demonstrates the good diagnostic performance of LUS in RA- ILD detection https://t.co/E8avnbvUiw
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 week 6 days ago
Rotator cuff abnormalities are nearly universal after age 40, & incr w/ age; routine imaging should not guide Dz or Tx of atraumatic shoulder pain. Study of 602 having MRI (58yrs) RC abnormalities in 98.7%;; 25% tendinopathy, 62% Partial & 11% Full thickness tears https://t.co/Jw9rMUQBLs
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1 week 6 days ago
RT @ericdeinMD
#RNL26
Arthroplasty risks in RMD
AxSpA - Respiratory complications (OR 1.7), PNA (2.2)
SLE - complications ass w/ severity/activity. Renal failure, PE, sepsis, stroke, mortality depending on activity
PsA - complications related to co-morbidities, not PsA https://t.co/jr0hwh3CPe
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 week 6 days ago
RT @ericdeinMD
#RNL26
Inflammatory arthritis pts getting TKA:
- increased risk of RBC transfusion (OR 1.39), infection (1.64) and readmission (1.46)
- THA: also risk of mechanical complications (like dislocation) OR 1.3 https://t.co/ovW2C2EuXF
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 week 6 days ago
RT @RichardPAConway
UIP pattern RA-ILD is where the big problem is. We are less good at treating this. Perhaps the newer agents such as nerandomilast will change this? #RNL26 https://t.co/Z0BXxyNrCI
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 week 6 days ago
RNL 26 Report: Spondyloarthritis
Audrey Gibson, PA-C, reports from RheumNow Live 2026 in Dallas, Texas, about lectures presented during the "Staying Ahead of Spondyloarthritis" session.
https://t.co/UjvauWoga5 https://t.co/Zv8dmUuVyD
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 week 6 days ago
Obesity, Surgery, and Optimizing Patient Care
Rheumatologic care requires a multidisciplinary approach and collaboration with other specialties to treat complex systemic diseases. While many Pods at RheumNow Live are disease-specific, the Pod II focused on Advancing Practice on https://t.co/hvSY5yHZmd
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 week 6 days ago
The vasculitis session at #RNL26 was a fantastic update on inflamed blood vessels, large and small, by two experts in the field.
https://t.co/KuVei8jiFu https://t.co/PR4h2qniEL
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Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 week 6 days ago
RT @RichardPAConway
Comparative survival in incident RA-ILD 1955-1995 vs 1999-2014. We are getting better, althoug need to take into account the general survival improvement also. More work to do! #RNL26 https://t.co/VwV33tHgR8
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
2 weeks ago
RT @ericdeinMD
#RNL26 @RheumNow
Uzma Haque
GLP1 on pts with SLE and diabetes
Retrospective study - major improvements in
MACE HR 0.66
VTE HR 0.49
Renal progession HR 0.77
Mortality HR 0.26
A major tool for rheumatic care! https://t.co/qR3HKfsugZ
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
2 weeks ago
RT @gibson_rheumPAC
Helicobacter pylori Update: H. Pylori remains the most common chronic bacterial infection worldwide, acquired in childhood and lifelong if untreated. Its clinical impact spans far beyond dyspepsia—from ulcers to malignancy. #RNL26 tis
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2 weeks ago
RT @gibson_rheumPAC Gout flares are not benign. Recent flares double MI/stroke risk and markedly increase CV mortality—making flare prevention vital.#RNL26 https://t.co/gKvqo3vFYb
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2 weeks ago


