Shortened Leukocyte telomere length (PBL-TL) is assoc w/ systemic sclerosis–ILD. Study of PBL-TL in 244 SSc vs 314 co https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1915149062988271616/2m4z_QPt_normal.jpg […]
Glucocorticoid Injections in Knee Osteoarthritis A randomized clinical trial of 60 patients found that glucocorticoid https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1915149062988271616/2m4z_QPt_normal.jpg john+RNV2@john… Fri, 01/09/2026 –
100 women w/ severe preeclampsia (PE) compared to 40 pregnant controls. antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) was significan https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1915149062988271616/2m4z_QPt_normal.jpg john+RNV2@john… Fri, 01/09/2026
Assess Reproductive Health in SLE Clinic Visits Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) mainly affects women of childbearin https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1915149062988271616/2m4z_QPt_normal.jpg john+RNV2@john… Fri, 01/09/2026
QD Clinic: Tophi Tales: Management of Uncontrolled Gout tammytilley@gm… Fri, 01/09/2026 – 08:02 Gout Education/ACR/EULAR General Rheumatology Labs/Biomarkers NP/PA Coverage
J&J announced positive topline results from Phase 2b JASMINE study showing the efficacy of of nipocalimab, FcRn bl https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1915149062988271616/2m4z_QPt_normal.jpg john+RNV2@john…
GLP-1 Agonist plus IL-17 Inhibition in Obese Psoriatic Arthritis jjcush@gmail.com Thu, 01/08/2026 – 18:51
Nordic Registry Study on NSAID use of ~750K, w/ 34-40% under 60 yrs. 48-58% started NSAIDs before Dx of OA.
Lilly announced results from phase 3b TOGETHER PsA trial; 271 obese PsA pts Rx w/ combo of ixekizumab & tirzepatide
CASTLE Phase 1/2a CAR-T cell trial of 24 Tx refractory SLE, SSC, IIM pts w/ MB-CART19.1 (autologous CD19 CAR-T). Good
Does GC tapering impact serious infections in patients treated with a JAKi? This is your chance to see the latest
Kick off 2026 with #RheumNowLive—two days of cutting-edge rheumatology, rapid-fire STEP talks, interactive Q&A, an https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1915149062988271616/2m4z_QPt_normal.jpg john+RNV2@john… Thu, 01/08/2026 –
Data from NHIS surveys show in the USA 24.8 million adults with arthritis reported having an activity limitation AND tha
VA registry study; among 2771 RA pts (~65y), 64 (2.3%) had CPPD by ICD9/10 codes. RA+CPPD pts signif older [68
AC&R metanalysis of Generalized Joint Hypermobility (GJH) in adults – 46 studies (n=23,000 pts). GJH required 6 or m https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1915149062988271616/2m4z_QPt_normal.jpg
Obesity and Low Back Pain A large patient population study finds weight gain, increases risk for low back pain –
58 newly Dx #PMR pts (on <8 wks steroids/GC) randomised 1:1 MTX 25 mg/wk or placebo, w/ 24-week GC-tapering protocol.
Start 2026 with the meeting that sets the tone for rheumatology. #RheumNowLive delivers the newest science, practical in https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1915149062988271616/2m4z_QPt_normal.jpg john+RNV2@john…
Subcutaneous Anifrolumab Effective in Lupus jjcush@gmail.com Wed, 01/07/2026 – 09:00
Adult co-twin study of 1261 pairs, 1/2 Rx w/ metformin. Although metformin Rx Twin had higher BMI, they had significant
Systematic review of Difficult-to-treat RA (D2T-RA): 23 articles, 27,987 RA pts from 13 countries – pooled prevalence of https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1915149062988271616/2m4z_QPt_normal.jpg john+RNV2@john…
Anti-mitochondrial M2 Ab (AMA-M2) in 987 IIM pts– 55 (6%) were AMA-M2 positive. AMA-M2+ had signif. higher rates of pol
DPC – direct primary care offices run by nurse practitioners – states that allow independent NP practices have NPs openi
APP Pearls “Steroids: Set a stop date upfront, educate on side effects, and teach “every milligram matters.” Prevents https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1915149062988271616/2m4z_QPt_normal.jpg john+RNV2@john…
Glucocorticoid Injections in Knee Osteoarthritis jjcush@gmail.com Tue, 01/06/2026 – 09:00
Congratulations to Dr. Proton Raman – a world class rheumatologist and research scientist!!! https://t.co/ofzGLsofi0 https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1915149062988271616/2m4z_QPt_normal.jpg john+RNV2@john… Mon, 01/05/2026 – 21:37
Best of 2025: 2025 BSR Guideline for Treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis The British Society of Rheumatology’s 2025 Gu https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1915149062988271616/2m4z_QPt_normal.jpg john+RNV2@john…
