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#Probiotics +#methotrexate giving far more #remission in #rheumatoid #arthritis than #MTX alone? Seems fishy…. oops - #fish #oil #omega3 #fatty #acids do work! not sure re the huge benefit of ‘immunebiotics’ #EULAR2025 @RheumNow @eular_org abst#POS0483 https://t.co/STQuaOkBcY

Janet Pope @Janetbirdope( View Tweet )

Extract of purple sweet potato ANTHOCYANINS (PSPA) studied in CIA animal model of #RA; Rats Rx w PBO or PSPA (10, 20, or 40 mg/kg) x14days. 40mg/kg dose reduced synovitis, altered gut microbiota (Akkermansia, Lactobacillus) decr RF & cytokines TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-18) https://t.co/UjPFEuTU1S
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow( View Tweet )
Metanalysis of 11 studies shows that curcumin (tumeric) can reduce pain, muscle damage and inflammation in athletes following vigorous physical exercise. "pre- and post-exercise curcumin consumption.. assoc w/ better outcomes in muscle recovery, pain & antioxidant capacity"… https://t.co/J07UId683Y

Dr. John Cush @RheumNow( View Tweet )

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has recommended AGAINST use of vitamin D +/- Ca for the primary prevention of fractures (or falls) in postmenopausal women/men > 60 years of age. or older.https://t.co/1bUBqTVaX0 https://t.co/AXWxduVkOT
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow( View Tweet )
Food for thought 🤔 Abstract 1900 found non-diet soda and certain supplements (folate, B-vitamins, fish oil) were higher among individuals with incident SpA compared to controls @RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/qUXcxSfTxE
Akhil Sood MD @AkhilSoodMD( View Tweet )

Growing Cannabis Use in Arthritis Patients

The National Databank for Rheumatic Diseases reports a significant increased in cannabis use amongst arthritis patients between 2014-2019, suggesting patients are more frequently engaged in self-management of pain and the unmet need for a pain relieving, opioid-sparing alternative.



A

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Uric Acid: A Major Player in the Metabolic Syndrome

An open source, free read from the European Journal of Internal Medicine discusses how uric acid has evolved from the toxic cause of gout and nephrolithiasis and evolved, by way of science, into a pleiotropic recidivist in the evolution of obesity, diabetes, insulin resistance, renal

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Weight Loss to Avert Risk of Gout

Analysis of the NHANES population survey data shows weight gain during adulthood increases the risk of gout and that maintaining normal weight could reduce the overall gout risk by nearly 33%.



Obesity and gout have long been linked, but the the influence of weight changes during

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RWCS Highlights - Day 3

Day 3 report from the 2021 RWCS meeting in Maui (and virtually) includes pearls from the PsA 2020 Year in Review; fact vs. fiction on evidence based medicine: diet and rheumatic diseases; hot topics in allergy/immunology; and pediatric rheumatology highlights.

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Four Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Gout

MedPage Today

JAMA Open Network reports that reducing four particular risk factors for gout could slash incident cases in men.



Over a 26-year period, about 77% (95% CI 56%-88%) of men likely could have avoided gout if they likewise avoid four major risk factors -- high BMI, poor diet high in salt,

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Poll results are in! 50% of those that responded note that they recommend breathing exercises, yoga, and increase dietary intake of turmeric and ginger to their RA patients! #ACR20 @RheumNow https://t.co/04vOUOzRtj

Meral K. El Ramahi, MD @MeralElRamahiMD( View Tweet )

Do you recommend Omega-3 fish oil (2-9 grams per day) to your patients with RA (doubled blinded RCT in 140 pts w/ recent onset of RA showed increased likelihood of achieving remission & less failure of triple therapy in high-dose fish oil group). #ACR20 @RheumNow @LCalabreseDO

Meral K. El Ramahi, MD @MeralElRamahiMD( View Tweet )

Incredible lecture on the highest of therapeutics for rheumatoid arthritis by @BrighamWomens Dr Michael Weinblatt. Love this screen shot of A to Z for therapies prior to the methotrexate era. Z=Zero therapy (do nothing). Incredible advances since then! https://t.co/AOIMBJiulo
Jeff Sparks @jeffsparks( View Tweet )

RheumNow Podcast - The Elusive Hand OA Problem (12.13.19)

Dr. Jack Cush recaps the news and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow.com.

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CAM Use is Common in Psoriasis

The July issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology reports that patients with psoriasis are frequent users of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) largely because of disatisfaction with traditional medications.

The National Psoriasis Foundation

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RheumNow Podcast – A Tofa Two-fer (4.12.19)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from the past week on RheumNow.com

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Dietary Supplements Fail to Reduce Mortality Risks

An NIH funded prospective study has shown that the use of daily dietary supplements was not associated with a subsequent lowering of mortality risk.



Data from 30,899 adults surveyed in NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) sought to examine the association between

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RheumNow Podcast - Scurvy and Mechanics (2-1-19)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews new journal articles, news reports, and more from the past week on RheumNow.com.

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Limited Impact of Vitamin D Supplementation

A systematic review of 81 studies on vitamin D concludes that vitamin D supplementation does not prevent fractures or falls, or have clinically meaningful effects on bone mineral density.



Metanalyses specifically looked at studies addressing total or hip fractures, falls, or bone

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RheumNow Podcast – To Needle or Not to Needle (11.30.18)

Dr. Jack Cush updates the news and reports from the past week at RheumNow.com:

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Vitamin D Fails to Improve Bone Health

The current edition of Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology suggests that neither vitamin D supplementation, nor dose, will improve bone density or prevent fractures in adults. (Citation source: https://buff.ly/2O9tqxI)

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Complementary Therapies in Psoriasis

A systematic review in Archives of Dermatology suggests that among complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies, the most effective are indigo naturalis, curcumin, dietary modification, meditation, and acupuncture.



It is estimated that  nearly half of patients with

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Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis

High adherence to a Mediterranean diet appears to be associated with a lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), especially in men and those who are seropositive, according to a study published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.



Researchers from the Karolinska Institutet

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Dietary Recommendations for Psoriatic Disease

A systematic review by the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation examined the role of diet in managing adult patients with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis and suggest that dietary interventions to reduce disease severity.



A metanalysis of 55 studies and 4534 patients

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Fish Oil Fails in Dry Eye Trial

Many topical and OTC products are recommended when treating chronic dry eyes, including omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil or n−3 fatty acids) to relieve symptoms; the NEJM reports that the DREAM trial shows no clinical benefit of n−3 fatty acids for 12 months when compared to

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