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      The GRAPPA (Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis) treatment recommendations have been updated and the 2021 evidence-based guidance is rich in treatment recommendations based on the key disease "domains" - peripheral arthritis, axial disease, enthesitis, dactylitis, skin and nail psoriasis; with new PsA related domains uveitis and inflammatory bowel disease.
      JAMA Clinical Review 15 min podcast on treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger and common hand problems i

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 5 months ago
      JAMA Clinical Review 15 min podcast on treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger and common hand problems in clinical practice; featuring Drs. Mary M. McDermott, and Kelly Currie https://t.co/jkk3LEtZjB https://t.co/YIW1Y0leXg
      The EMA's CHMP has positively recommended upadacitinib for use in Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) ba

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 5 months ago
      The EMA's CHMP has positively recommended upadacitinib for use in Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) based on Phase 3 SELECT-AXIS 2 study showing superior ASAS40 responses at week 14 https://t.co/54btcIz2J1 https://t.co/gDCPx1DATM
      Patients in the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance were Surveyed; responses from 9300 Rheum Dz adults (RA 39%, SLE 31

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 5 months ago
      Patients in the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance were Surveyed; responses from 9300 Rheum Dz adults (RA 39%, SLE 31%) showed that 27% had a change in employment status during COVID (w/ 13.6% decrease in full-time employment) https://t.co/exi6KDmMGT https://t.co/fPl091rXdO
      JAMA Patient Page on "What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ? A great patient resource, full read with graphics https://t.co/5

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 5 months ago
      JAMA Patient Page on "What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ? A great patient resource, full read with graphics https://t.co/5MT63IG0um https://t.co/fkY2LUb2UN
      Recent FDA and MMWR warnings suggest that gabapentin was present and implicated in almost 10% of US overdose deaths between 2019 and 2020. This CDC report also stated that gabapentin was the cause of the death in half of these cases. 
      New blog--I Need a Nemesis

      Your nemesis needn't be a the enemy or a demon, but should be the dragon(s) you slay and wha

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 5 months ago
      New blog--I Need a Nemesis Your nemesis needn't be a the enemy or a demon, but should be the dragon(s) you slay and what drives you daily in becoming a better you. https://t.co/cJU7SLbUhp https://t.co/BsVfxT9sad
      HCQ for RA: Not a Great Idea?
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      Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) appeared less safe from a cardiovascular standpoint than methotrexate in older patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), analysis of Medicare data indicated.
      Two Week MTX Hold with COVID-19 Vaccination

      A cohort study of RA patients evaluated immunogenicity of COVID vaccination

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 5 months ago
      Two Week MTX Hold with COVID-19 Vaccination A cohort study of RA patients evaluated immunogenicity of COVID vaccination with and without holding MTX for and 2-weeks and showed better immunogenicity, but more RA flares with the second MTX withdrawal. https://t.co/Kqa8Uy9tDm https://t.co/UvMHo8xAw8
      EMA has approved Secukinumab for the expanded approvals for use in pediatric patients with enthesitis-related arthritis

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 5 months ago
      EMA has approved Secukinumab for the expanded approvals for use in pediatric patients with enthesitis-related arthritis (ERA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) . Approvals based on the JUNIPERA trial, showing reduced the risk of flare & Dz activity w/ SEC https://t.co/fN01V1PBfY https://t.co/UgULLHunky
      Exercise and fibromyalgia? Metanalysis of 18 studies & 1184 pts, comparing aerobic, resistance & stretching. All

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 5 months ago
      Exercise and fibromyalgia? Metanalysis of 18 studies & 1184 pts, comparing aerobic, resistance & stretching. All 3 had large & significant effect on pain (not diff from each other); also improves QOL (possibly depression) https://t.co/jVpLXN5oTw https://t.co/si1HjpP0wY
      Methotrexate And Sperm
      Dr. Baraf is a giant in the rheumatology community ! A nnovative researcher, grand teacher, & masterful clinician m

      Dr. John Cush RheumNow

      3 years 5 months ago

      Dr. Baraf is a giant in the rheumatology community ! A nnovative researcher, grand teacher, & masterful clinician make him memorable; but most of all - he's a great friend and kind man! Standing-O for Herb! https://t.co/UREDeSyGRJ

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