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Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from the past week on RheumNow.com. New drugs approved, new drugs halted and some drugs out of control. Ready to test your knowlege? Take this week's quiz!FDA Approves Brepocitinib to Treat DermatomyositisNovartis & BMS CAR-T Cell Trials…


