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Guidance on aromatase inhibitor-associated bone loss with hormone-sensitive breast cancer An updated joint position statement on the management of aromatase inhibitor-associated bone loss (AIBL) addresses the heightened fracture risk in women undergoing endocrine therapy for https://t.co/ZkvToBBGdB
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Guidance on aromatase inhibitor-associated bone loss with hormone-sensitive breast cancer

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An updated joint position statement on the management of aromatase inhibitor-associated bone loss (AIBL) addresses the heightened fracture risk in women undergoing endocrine therapy for estrogen-responsive breast cancer, providing practical guidance for both osteoporosis specialists

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Systematic review of 47 studies covering 1.5 million cases found that Dx of Crohns, SLE, Type I DM positively associated w/ incr risk of pancreatic, esophageal, colon, liver, and hepatobiliary cancers. MS assoc w/ lower risk of pancreatic, esophageal, rectal, & colorectal CA https://t.co/g0N5eHhJYj
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Large metanalysis of TNFi use in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (45 studies, 150K pts) shows no increased risk of de novo heart failure (HF), and no significant risk of HF worsening w/ TNFis. https://t.co/9sRVsMZ1kv https://t.co/igCdcQMVK3

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Repurposing & Pipeline (8.8.2025)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, reports, pipeline and drug repurposing on this week’s podcast.

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Dermatomyositis Reviewed

Jack Cush, MD

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have published an open-access review of dermatomyositis (DM) - its manifestations, hallmark cutaneous features, etiopathogenesis and treatment options.

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Full read overview of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and their downside - immune related Adverse Events https://t.co/h1AzFaGVMz https://t.co/s75UdhE1HK

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Japans IORRA study of 10,613 RA pts (2007-21) - 915 deaths from cancer (28%), lung Dz (22%), CV Dz (16%). Protective Rx were MTX and bDMARDs, while even low-dose glucocorticoids showed increased mortality risk. https://t.co/lV5WmC5l1X https://t.co/QncyqXSRE9

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A New RA Approval (8.1.2025)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal reports and a new treatment for RA from the FDA.

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Cancer screening in RA - retrospective, matched cohort study of 1,614 RA vs 1,597 controls (mean 63 yrs); @ 5 yrs, RA had less cervical cancer screens (52% vs 58%) (aHR:0.83); but no decrease in screens for breast (aHR:0.98), prostate (aHR:0.99), or colorectal (aHR:1.04) CA https://t.co/NnxRnZcZwq
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Practical management of rheumatic immune-related adverse events with immune checkpoint inhibitors Joint Bone Spine has published a full read review of the management of immune-related adverse events (irAEs) in patients receiving Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) for cancer. https://t.co/i3FMOCbyNg
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NEJM images: 55-year-old man with metastatic squamous-cell lung cancer Hx& 6-wk Hx firm, painful swelling RToe1 & RDIP3 w/ ulceration. Xray showed lytic lesions due to acrometastases - rare bony metastases distal to elbow or knee, that may may mimic gout or osteomyelitis https://t.co/1Fh1Cp9dm9
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Practical management of rheumatic immune-related adverse events with immune checkpoint inhibitors

Jack Cush, MD

Joint Bone Spine has published a full read review of the management of immune-related adverse events (irAEs) in patients receiving Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) for cancer.
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Clinical Associations with Anti-RNA Polymerase III Antibodies

Jack Cush, MD

A systematic review of anti-RNA polymerase III antibodies (ARA) in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients finds ARA positivity in only 9% of SSc patients, but come with a higher risk of many potentially worrisome outcomes.

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NHANES, Numbers, & Risk (7.18.2025)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this past week on RheumNow.com along with interesting case questions from "Ask Cush Anything".

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Interstitial Lung Disease and Lung Cancer Risk A large prospective cohort study found that interstitial lung disease (ILD) is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer. https://t.co/SdOT28qVfr https://t.co/6KhAijhfHw

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Interstitial Lung Disease and Lung Cancer Risk

Jack Cush, MD

A large prospective cohort study found that interstitial lung disease (ILD) is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer.

This cohort study of 5,425,976 used a a sibling-controlled design to account for genetic factors. Data was taken from the Swedish Total Population Register

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RABBIT (German biologics register) study shows overall small increase in malignancy w/ JAKi vs bDMARDs. Risks greatest in those ≥ 60 yrs, w/ Hi Dz activity, on ≥3 prior csDMARDs. 2285 JAKi vs 4259 bDMARDs: 88 vs 135 malignancies CAs (IRs 11.6 vs 8.9; adj HR 1.40). JAKi risk https://t.co/PRn0G94CB0
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Cancer Survival Outcomes in Autoimmune Skin Disease Patients Patients with autoimmune skin diseases (ASDs) with cancer had significantly better cancer survival outcomes than those without ASD, suggesting coexistant autoimmune or inflammatory disease does not adversely affect a https://t.co/apnX4GGAdT
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Hmmm Really? (7.11.2025)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this past week - some obvious, other new thoughts and some - hmmm, reallly?

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No Increased Malignancy Risk with Ixekizumab

Jack Cush, MD

A pooled analysis of 25 randomized clinical trials affirms the safety of ixekizumab (IXE) when used to treat patients with psoriasis (PsO), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), or axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA). The observed incidences of malignant neoplasms were consistent with the US general

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Case–control study RA pts > 65yrs in US. SEER (cancer) database (2014–2019). Overall cancer risk not associated with use of JAKi (adjOR 1.04), TNFi (0.98) or other bDMARDs (0.98). But, JAKi use was assoc w/ incr risk of lung CA (OR 1.40), esp in Males (2.12) & >2 yrs JAKi. Lower https://t.co/u2psafyN1I
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Cancer Survival Outcomes in Autoimmune Skin Disease Patients

Jack Cush, MD

Patients with autoimmune skin diseases (ASDs) with cancer had significantly better cancer survival outcomes than those without ASD, suggesting coexistant autoimmune or inflammatory disease does not adversely affect a cancer prognosis.

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RABBIT (German biologics register) study shows overall small increase in malignancy w/ JAKi vs bDMARDs. Risks greatest in those ≥ 60 yrs, w/ Hi Dz activity, on ≥3 prior csDMARDs. 2285 JAKi vs 4259 bDMARDs: 88 vs 135 malignancies CAs (IRs 11.6 vs 8.9; adj HR 1.40). JAKi risk https://t.co/AlK2SWn6UR
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Review of 104 irAE pts rx w/ JAK inhib. (82% tofacitinib). Checkpoint inhib was for Lung (20%), gastric (17%) & melanoma (16%). JAKi indications: myocarditis (70%), myositis (33%), hepatitis (24%). JAKi potentially effective esp in irAE pts unresponsive to cytokine Rx. https://t.co/8ezpAOzpRh
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Hard Conversations: DMARDs and Malignancy

Michael Putman, MD, MSCI
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Cancer is the most difficult DMARD risk to discuss with patients. Few warnings could scare people away from a drug faster than the words “may increase risk of cancer,” yet the risks (even when substantiated) have all been low and may be counterbalanced by the benefits of disease control. Read Post

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