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Subcutaneous Anifrolumab Effective in Lupus A new study published in Arthritis & Rheumatology demonstrates that su https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1915149062988271616/2m4z_QPt_normal.jpg john+RNV2@john… Sat, 01/10/2026 […]

2025 Rheumatologists, In Memorium In 2025, rheumatology lost many of its most influential clinicians, mentors, and coll https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1915149062988271616/2m4z_QPt_normal.jpg john+RNV2@john… Fri,

DERM on RheumNow Podcast (December 2025) https://t.co/icOauEOhLP https://t.co/eMt40WFiFD https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1915149062988271616/2m4z_QPt_normal.jpg john+RNV2@john… Fri, 01/09/2026 – 18:30 RheumNow Dr. John Cush DERM on

2026 Resolutions (1.9.2026) jjcush@gmail.com Fri, 01/09/2026 – 18:06

Plenty of evidence that toxic environmental exposures increase #RA risk. Full read, intelligent report from Stanhope et https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1915149062988271616/2m4z_QPt_normal.jpg john+RNV2@john… Fri,

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

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…