Articles By Jack Cush, MD
EULAR 2019- Day 4 Report
Saturday June 15th was the last half-day at EULAR 2019 but was highlighted by the “late-breaking” (LB) presentations that were presented from the podium and by poster. Below are the top “LB” presentations from EULAR this year:
Read ArticleEULAR 2019 – Day 3 Report
The third day of EULAR 2019 started with novel biologics, the efficacy of secukinumab in axial psoriatic arthritis, neurologic events with TNF inhibitors from the DANBIO database (OP0261), and neuropathy in SLE (OP0252), but above all this was a big poster day.
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RheumNow Podcast – EULAR 2019 Streamin' - (6.14.19)
Dr. Jack Cush reports from Madrid on several novel presentations from EULAR 2019. 1. Genovese Vagal nerve stimulator in RA
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EULAR 2019 Report – Day 2
It was a full and lively 2nd day in Madrid with sessions dedicated to Lupus, RA, Sjogren’s, imaging, rare diseases, psoriatic arthritis and spondyloarthritis. Here are a few of the highlights from day 2 EULAR in Madrid
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Industry Press Releases from EULAR19
Many of the great presentations from EULAR 2019 feature industry sponsored clinical trials. Often these become the pivotal studies for regulatory approval and the annual congresses are their first look.
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Preview of EULAR 2019 Abstracts
EULAR 2019 begins today in Madrid and features over 2000 presentations. After an initial review of titles and abstracts, I’ve compiled a hit list of presentations of interest to me and hopefully other practicing rheumatologists.
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When Your Patient Asks Why?
This is probably the most difficult question that a physician is confronted with. A patient is stricken with a new disease or problem and before it even sinks in or is fully comprehended, the patient wants to know “why” or “how” long before they want to know what are we can do about it.
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Management of Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) in Adults
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a severe hyperinflammatory syndrome induced by activated macrophages and cytotoxic T cells. HLH manifests recurrent fever, cytopenia, liver dysfunction, and a sepsis-like syndrome that may complicated by multiple organ failure.
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Updated 2018 EULAR Recommendations for the Diagnosis of Gout
The first EULAR recommendations for the diagnosis of gout were published in 2006. A task force was formed and following a systematic review, they voted unanimously for changes in all items of the 2006 recommendations.
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