Articles By Jack Cush, MD
Does Methotrexate Work in Alopecia Universalis?
08 March 2023
Alopecia areata totalis (AT) and universalis (AU) are the most severe and difficult to treat forms of alopecia areata (AA).
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Does Biologic Treatment in Psoriasis Reduce the Risk of Psoriatic Arthritis?
07 March 2023
Retrospective claims analysis shows that psoriasis patients treated with either an IL-12/23 inhibitor or an IL-23 inhibitor had a lower risk of developing incident psoriatic arthritis, compared to TNF inhibitors or IL-17 inhibitors.
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Long-Term Benefit of Rituximab in Systemic Sclerosis
06 March 2023
A small cohort trial of rituximab (RTX) in 29 systemic sclerosis patients showed significantly improved skin sclerosis and lung function after a follow-up of 96 weeks.
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NSAIDs in Pregnancy (3.3.2023)
03 March 2023
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the lastest journal articles, news, and FDA announcements from the past week on RheumNow. This week, the importance of IFNa, Subclinical PsA and NSAID safety during Pregnancy.
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VEGA - The Efficacy of Combination Biologics in Ulcerative Colitis
02 March 2023
A novel trial has shown that combination biologic therapy (guselkumab plus golimumab) to be more effective in ulcerative colitis than either biologic alone.
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Sarilumab is FDA Approved for PMR
01 March 2023
Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved sarilumab (Kevzara) for the treatment of adults with active, refractory polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), stipulating it is indicated in those patients who have had an inadequate response to corticosteroids or who cannot tolerate corticosteroid taper.
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Treat-to-Target Guidelines for GCA and PMR
28 February 2023
The Annals of Rheumatic Disease has published updated multinational, treat-to-target (T2T) recommendations for the treatment of giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR).
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Phase 3 Trials of Baricitinib Disappoint in SLE
27 February 2023
Despite the encouraging phase II trial results of baricitinib in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients, two parallel phase III trials have failed to redemonstrate the efficacy of baricitinib in active SLE, thereby halting development of baricitinib in SLE.
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The Late Edition (2.24.2023)
24 February 2023
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from the past week on RheumNow.com
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Periodontal Mucosal Breaks Trigger RA Disease Activity
23 February 2023
Periodontal disease (PD) is more common in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), especially those with anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPAs). RA activity has been linked to the severity of PD and mucosal inflammation.
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