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      The ACR has posted a new ACR Clinical Practice Guideline Summary providing recommendations on the use of vaccinations for children and adults with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). This guideline builds on past ACR vaccination guidance, last published in 2021.
      Study of 57 #RA pts. w/ ILD treated with abatacept. Lung progression in 46% before ABA. After median 27 mos of follow-up

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 4 months ago
      Study of 57 #RA pts. w/ ILD treated with abatacept. Lung progression in 46% before ABA. After median 27 mos of follow-up, ILD - 72% improved or stabilized - 23% worsened - 5% died. No significant change in FVC, DLCO ILD worse assoc w/ DAS28, FVC DLCO https://t.co/7H87cAJRbG https://t.co/D60QFfevpA
      RT @RheumNow: New Updated GRAPPA Psoriatic Arthritis Recommendations

      The GRAPPA treatment recommendations have been upd

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 4 months ago
      New Updated GRAPPA Psoriatic Arthritis Recommendations The GRAPPA treatment recommendations have been updated and the 2021 evidence-based guidance is rich in treatment recommendations based on the key disease "domains." https://t.co/PkDofio1eh https://t.co/kp6UEgwonV
      JAMA overview of Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) - how generated, validated, used and limitations.https://t.co/572KxUO5

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 4 months ago
      JAMA overview of Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) - how generated, validated, used and limitations.https://t.co/572KxUO59s https://t.co/5c6xQfZqzu
      Krill Oil Effective in Knee Osteoarthritis

      Krill oil supplements in knee OA was shown to be superior to placebo in red

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 4 months ago
      Krill Oil Effective in Knee Osteoarthritis Krill oil supplements in knee OA was shown to be superior to placebo in reducing knee pain, stiffness and function while increasing the omega-3 index. https://t.co/JkLrz5C0Pk https://t.co/XzZWXJ8zgA
      A large case-control study showed that gout patients who experienced a cardiovascular (CV) event were more likely to have had a recent (< 120 days) gout flare compared to those without CV events. This study sought to investigate the temporal association between gout flares and cardiovascular events in a gout cohort. 
      Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Inhibitor in Cutaneous Lupus

      Litifilimab, a humanized monoclonal antibody against BDCA2, t

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 4 months ago
      Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Inhibitor in Cutaneous Lupus Litifilimab, a humanized monoclonal antibody against BDCA2, targets the BDCA2 receptor on plasmacytoid dendritic cells. https://t.co/qOu2jMa6EK https://t.co/LMaY7gpt05
      102 #RA patients in low dz activity followed for a year - half usual care vs half using smartphone assisted Pt-initiated

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 4 months ago
      102 #RA patients in low dz activity followed for a year - half usual care vs half using smartphone assisted Pt-initiated care. DAS28 slightly increased in both groups without signif difference; app group had less visits (1.7 v 2.8; p<0.001) https://t.co/txttFjjgla https://t.co/TideQ5tVjJ
      Upadacitinib in non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

      The janus kinase inhibitor, upadacitinib, has been shown to s

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 4 months ago
      Upadacitinib in non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis The janus kinase inhibitor, upadacitinib, has been shown to significantly improve the signs and symptoms of nr-AxSpA, extending the efficacy of UPA beyond classic ankylosing spondylitis. https://t.co/BbvOSRxbXU https://t.co/z5QOaFKrxz
      Tan and Buch have reviewed the approach to difficult to treat rheumatoid arthritis (D2T-RA), with a new EULAR definiation of D2T-RA to foster an approach rationale and concideration of treatment options.
      In the RECOVERY trial - 8156 hospitalized COVID-19 patients; those on baricitinib had significantly fewer deaths (12% vs

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 4 months ago
      In the RECOVERY trial - 8156 hospitalized COVID-19 patients; those on baricitinib had significantly fewer deaths (12% vs 14% PBO) but the size of benefit was somewhat smaller than that suggested by previous trials. (adjusted rate ratio 0·87) https://t.co/EW7xLc9TLC https://t.co/Ahr7bwAQmJ
      Risk of incident &amp; recurrent H.Zoster higher after tofacitinib - Korean claims analysis of 11,720 seropos. RA pts Rx

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 4 months ago
      Risk of incident & recurrent H.Zoster higher after tofacitinib - Korean claims analysis of 11,720 seropos. RA pts Rx w/ bDMARD or tofacitinib (2011-19). 14% got HZ. Compared to other biologics (ABA), Tofa incr HZ (HR 2.5) & recurrence (HR 3.69) https://t.co/lDuqdtkIjR https://t.co/zJ3ArS3gGs
      NEJM has published study results showing that vitamin D3 supplementation does not significantly lower fracture risk (vs. placebo) when used in generally healthy adults.
      "He who has a strong enough why; can bear almost any how"
      - Friedrich Nietzsche https://t.co/BOpO9MMijR

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 4 months ago
      "He who has a strong enough why; can bear almost any how" - Friedrich Nietzsche https://t.co/BOpO9MMijR
      Upadacitinib (Rinvoq) Approved by European Commission for use in adults with active Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthr

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 4 months ago
      Upadacitinib (Rinvoq) Approved by European Commission for use in adults with active Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis - 15 mg qd p.o. Approval based on Phase 3 SELECT-AXIS 2 nr-axSpA trial published in Lancet https://t.co/n3Pci5GyoA https://t.co/4aoSOc7xHd
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