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      Nintedinib’s Durable Efficacy in Systemic Sclerosis

      Patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) related to systemic

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 4 months ago
      Nintedinib’s Durable Efficacy in Systemic Sclerosis Patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) related to systemic sclerosis continued to see less progression when treated with nintedanib (Ofev) in the pivotal 100-week SENSCIS trial, researchers said. https://t.co/5M92Yhpeo1 https://t.co/qZvwfLs1jx
      EMA in Europe has approved Rinvoq (upadacitinib 45 mg and 15 mg and 30 mg) for the treatment of adult patients with mode

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 4 months ago
      EMA in Europe has approved Rinvoq (upadacitinib 45 mg and 15 mg and 30 mg) for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis who are DMARD-IR or biologic-IR. Based on 3 phase III trials. https://t.co/CbRQGzxJEr https://t.co/SlJNprUay3
      Japanese SLE registry looked at infection risk with Prednisolone (PSL). Among 509 SLE pts (47 yrs); 77% used immunosupp

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 4 months ago
      Japanese SLE registry looked at infection risk with Prednisolone (PSL). Among 509 SLE pts (47 yrs); 77% used immunosuppressants & 52 had hospitalized infxns. Signif higher SIE w/ PSL 5.0–7.5 mg (aHR 6.8) & PSL 7.6-15 mg (aHR 7.6) vs 0-2.5 mg/d https://t.co/xZ5Yx4X1uw https://t.co/FSfsTENeUx
      Study of 245 active SLE pts followed x 2 yrs shows low disease activity (LLDAS) achieved in 63%. By multivariate analysi

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 4 months ago
      Study of 245 active SLE pts followed x 2 yrs shows low disease activity (LLDAS) achieved in 63%. By multivariate analysis, negative predictors of LLDAS were nephritis, heme involvement & low C3/C4. Early LLDAS predicted future LLDAS-50 https://t.co/IQaDFRtrZy https://t.co/G6MdBOMftX
      TNR: Still's Now Journal Club - Pivotal Trials in SJIA & AOSD Approved Meds

      This week's Stills disease Journal Club

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 4 months ago
      TNR: Still's Now Journal Club - Pivotal Trials in SJIA & AOSD Approved Meds This week's Stills disease Journal Club features expert panelists Drs. Olga Petryna, Daniel Lovell, Hermine Brunner and Jack Cush. https://t.co/2TCtByJg4Q https://t.co/arqQUQJNNC
      Rheumatic Causes for Fever of Unknown Origin

      Fever of unknown origin (FUO) represents a diagnostic challenge to many ph

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 4 months ago
      Rheumatic Causes for Fever of Unknown Origin Fever of unknown origin (FUO) represents a diagnostic challenge to many physicians and while cancer and infectious causes need to be excluded, rheumatic disorders are amongst the most common causes of FUO. https://t.co/JXcp2k6hJ1 https://t.co/5i97sKde8n
      Your patient doesn't meet criteria for Still’s disease (AOSD or sJIA), now what should you do or consider? What you do or consider next can be addressed according to the stage of current disease: A) Hospitalized Febrile Disease, or B) Outpatient “Still’s” Disease.
      RT @PhilosophyPath: 15 Powerful Visuals About Psychology & Life

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      Philosophy Pathfinder PhilosophyPath

      3 years 4 months ago
      15 Powerful Visuals About Psychology & Life 1. https://t.co/ZY6QwhA9bK
      RT @ARD_BMJ: Get insights to difficult to treat rheumatoid arthritis #D2T from the experts👉 This report summarizes wh

      ARD & RMD Open ARD_BMJ

      3 years 4 months ago
      Get insights to difficult to treat rheumatoid arthritis #D2T from the experts👉 This report summarizes what we know and what we still need to know! https://t.co/Qdkcu0Z2sk https://t.co/FW5rvSK1vi
      Best Labs for Still’s Disease

      There is no “test” (blood or other) that is solely diagnostic of Still’s disease,

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 4 months ago
      Best Labs for Still’s Disease There is no “test” (blood or other) that is solely diagnostic of Still’s disease, but labs can help make a diagnosis or manage disease, and affirm the safety of drugs in use. What tests should you be ordering? https://t.co/24QSfEEVwG https://t.co/bdrvSBd652
      The Johns Hopkins Hospital has repeated its top rank among US Rheumatology centers - ranking #1 for the 18th year in a r

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 4 months ago
      The Johns Hopkins Hospital has repeated its top rank among US Rheumatology centers - ranking #1 for the 18th year in a row, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022–23 Best Hospitals list. https://t.co/dC5vVEhCrC https://t.co/skXbg1fAve
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