Articles By Jack Cush, MD
SPRINGBOARD: Extended-release Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injection in Knee OA
A phase 2 trial of EP-104IAR (long-acting, fluticasone propionate) has shown 14 weeks of clinically meaningful pain relief in knee osteoarthritis (OA).
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Predictors of Adverse Pregnancy Outcome predictors in Lupus
A large metanalysis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients and pregnancy outcomes suggests that adverse pregnancy outcomes are more likely in those with lupus nephritis, chronic hypertension, SLE disease activity before and at concept
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Anxiety and Depression Rising in Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Mayo Clinic study shows that over three decades, anxiety and depression have become more common in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
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ANA+ consult (10.18.2024)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from this past week on RheumNow.com.
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Alendronate Atypical Fractures Back In Court
Reuters reports that a U.S. appeals court on Friday revived more than 500 lawsuits alleging that Merck failed to warn that patients taking alendronate for osteoporosis may be at increased the risk of atypical femoral fractures.
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Health Disparities in DMARD Use in RA
A UK study shows biological and targeted synthetic DMARD use in newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis varies markedly by ethnicity, age and setting - "one-size-fits-all approach" does not apply.
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Inadequate Zoster Vaccination in Immunocompromised Patients
A VA study of shows that recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) vaccination in immunocompromised patients or those receiving immunosuppressive medications is insufficient, given these are high risk individuals.
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Dot the "i", Cross the "t" (10.11.2024)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from the past week on RheumNow.com. Today’s reports suggest where to look for help, especially with regard to pain.
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Screening to Prevent Multimorbidity in Rheumatic Patients
A population based screening program of patients with chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRD) demonstrates that systematic screening IRD patients for multimorbidity increased preventive interventions and reduced hospital admissions.
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GI Abnormalities in Scleroderma
A prospective Scleroderma Cohort Study found that gastrointestinal tract (GIT) involvement was common and negatively impacted quality of life, physical function, and employment, but had no effect on mortality.
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