Articles By Jack Cush, MD
Osteoporosis Drugs of Uncertain Efficacy with CKD
More research is needed to determine the benefits and harms of osteoporosis medications on bone mineral density (BMD), fracture risk, and safety among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This is important because complications of CKD include weak bones and increased fracture risk.
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Osteoporosis Screening Indicated Following Non-Vertebral Fractures
The Archives of Osteoporosis have published the results of a cohort study supporting the use of osteoporosis (OP) screening in those sustaining a non-vertebral fracture in patients over age 50 years, independent of sex of level of trauma sustained.
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Hydroxychloroquine Underperforms in a Cutaneous Lupus Trial
Hydroxychloroquine has become a mainstay in the treatement of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with proven efficacy in managing many domains of lupus, including skin, joint, and other autoimmune features.
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The RheumNow Week in Review – 7 April 2017
Dr. Jack Cush reviews highlights from this week's meeting at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Biologics Summit VII; and of course a few other tweets and journal articles.
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Abatacept Use During Surgery
The issue of medication management is a complicated one, especially in complex rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients taking biologic or immunosuppressive drugs.
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Healthy Bones Formed During Adolescence
An article in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research reports that physical activity during adolescence is an important determinant in bone strength. (Citation source http://buff.ly/2oph6vO)
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The RheumNow Week in Review – 31 March 2017
Dr. Jack Cush reviews highlights from the news and Advances in Targeted Therapies meeting in Mandelieu, France: Tweeting this week from Advances in Targeted Therapies #ATT2017 in Mandelieu, France.
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TNF Inhibitor Induced Psoriasis
Tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitors (TNFi) rarely have been reported to induce new-onset psoriasis.
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Mortality in Gout Increased
Two current articles in the Journal of Rheumatology address issues surrounding mortality risk among those with new and established gout.
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