Rheumnow Podcast

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal reports from the past week on RheumNow.com

Upgrading & Maximizing the Classics (Colchicine, Allopurinol, etc.) examines how to optimize the use of time-tested gout therapies in today's increasingly complex patients. Through practical case discussions, our expert faculty will address colchicine safety and dosing in chronic kidney disease, selecting first-line therapy for acute flares, initiating and titrating urate-lowering therapy, improving treatment adherence, and navigating challenging scenarios such as gout management in patients with CKD and cardiovascular disease. Panelist: Dr. Angelo Gaffo  Dr. Lisa Stamp  Dr. Michael Pillinger  Dr. Ted Mikuls  Moderator: Dr. Jack Cush

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal articles and Gout features from this past week on RheumNow.com

This webinar explores the evolving role of imaging in the diagnosis and management of gout. Our expert panel will discuss when and how to use ultrasound, dual-energy CT (DECT), crystal identification, and conventional radiography, while addressing practical questions such as the role of imaging in diagnostic uncertainty, serial disease monitoring, and whether ultrasound is changing the need for synovial fluid analysis in everyday practice. Panelists: Dr. Nicola Dalbeth Dr. John Fitzgerald Dr. Sarah Tedeschi Dr. Jack Cush (moderator)

QD307: Senior Year Gout   https://youtu.be/_TGgcdQsfic QD308: Allopurinol for All Gout? Not Quite  https://youtu.be/JAwUb-hqeFs QD309: Cellulitis Paradoxes  https://youtu.be/j3feySk5wQo QD310: Gout: Is it the Journey or the Destination? https://youtu.be/1J-ZrbaGsD8 QD311: When There's Doubt in Gout  https://youtu.be/DpAevfq7Oo0

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal articles and regulatory decisions from the past week. July is Gout: More than Flares month. Visit https://rheumnow.com/campaign/gout-campaign-july-2026 for all of our coverage throughout July.

Gout Journal Club will examine two influential publications: 1. "Treat-to-Target Urate-Lowering Treatment and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with Gout" (Cipolletta et al., JAMA Internal Medicine, 2026) and 2. "Target Serum Urate Achievement and Chronic Kidney Disease Progression in Patients With Gout and Kidney Disease"(Wang et al., JAMA Internal Medicine, 2025). Together, these studies provide new evidence supporting treat-to-target urate-lowering strategies and their potential impact on cardiovascular and renal outcomes. Panelists: Abhishek Abhishek, MD, PhD, MBBS, FRCP Zeqin Wen, MD Jie Wei, PhD Jack Cush, MD (moderator) Beyond reviewing the evidence, our expert panel will tackle the practical questions rheumatologists face every day.

In August, Dr. Christina Charles-Schoeman and Dr. Manish Jain will return with a new episode exploring the latest clinical data on RA treatment after TNFi failure. Before that episode drops, revisit their 2025 conversation on disease control, real-world data, and guidelines that inform clinical decision-making after TNFi failure. Sponsored by AbbVie Medical Affairs + Health Impact.

Dr. Jack Cush lectures on giving a great presentation; based on 40 years of lecturing in Rheumatology.

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from RheumNow.com. Updates on tofacitinib, CAR-T therapy and AI.

The Derm on RheumNow podcast is a collection of Citations and Content curated for dermatologists – addressing Psoriasis, PsA, CLE, vasculitis, HS, other CTD skin disorders. dermatology drugs, biiologics, JAKs - their use, efficacy and side effects. Features Dr. Jack Cush, Editor at RheumNow.com. Show Notes: - Breckenridge Pharmaceutical received FDA approval for their generic version of tofacitinib on 6/4/26. 5 mg and 10 mg tablets are now available in the U.S. market, for both adult and pediatric use. Tofacitinib Tablets are manufactured in Martorelles, Spain. https://t.co/oAh0KQSFgs - TB Infection or reactivation is Psoriasis or Psoriatic Arthritis pts taking IL-23 inhibitors is rare, rare. Literature review showed 34 studies of IL-23i in PsO had no new TB, but 1 case of LTBI reactivation. In 8 IL-23i PsA studies there were NO new TB or LTBI reactivations https://t.co/NFIap7DSOr   - BE BOLD: Bimekizumab Beats Risankizumab (LB0001) –H2H trial bimekizumab vs risankizumab in PsA for 24 weeks. At week 16; BKZ better than RZB,  p=0.0058). This advantage was maintained out to week 24 (55% vs 44%; p 0.0001). - RA-BRIDGE and RA-BRANCH: FDA mandated study of the risk of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) taking baricitinib (BARI) or TNF inhibitors. The incidence rate was 0.79/100 PY for BARI combined versus 0.51/100 PY for TNFi. The hazard ratio was 1.606 (95% CI 0.969–2.660), with the upper CI exceeding the pre-specified NI margin of 1.8.  Baricitinib (neither dose) was associated with a higher risk of MACE (HR 1.06), all-cause mortality (HR 0.97), arterial thromboembolism (HR 1.27), or opportunistic infections (HR 1.25).   - Probiotics in Psoriatic Arthritis. (POS0290)    66 PsA patients randomized to receive either placebo or probiotic containing lactobacillus and bifidobacterium strains for 12 weeks.  This trial proves no significant effect with oral probiotic supplementation in PsA.  - CLE and smoking. Smoking reduces efficacy of antimalarials & worsens dz activity & damage. Advocate for smoking cessation! @Rheumnow #EULAR2026 https://t.co/pEWLJAkBAJ - Risk of Psoriasis is increased 19% by long-term exposure to Particulate Matter (PM2.5 & PM10; adjHR 1.19), while short-term exposure increases risk of psoriasis exacerbation (adjusted OR 1.03). Stronger in younger, urban, lower SES, ever-smokers, & comorbid allergies https://t.co/pd6S13RG1B

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal reports and best ways to review EULAR 2026.

Drs. Jack Cush & Arthur Kavanaugh, two of rheumatology’s most trusted voices, provide a breakdown of the latest breakthroughs and hottest topics in rheumatology from the EULAR 2026 meeting in London.

Join Drs. Bella Mehta, Jack Cush, Janet Pope, and Jon Kay for a focused conversation on the latest in rheumatoid arthritis care from emerging data and treatment strategies to real-world challenges in diagnosis and management. Hear expert perspectives, clinical pearls, and what’s shaping RA practice right now.

Join Drs. Jack Cush, Alfred Kim, Janet Pope, and Yuz Yusof for a focused conversation on the latest in CAR-T from emerging data and treatment strategies to real-world challenges in diagnosis and management. Hear expert perspectives, clinical pearls, and what's shaping CAR-T practice right now.

Join Drs. Jack Cush, Peter Nash, Antoni Chan, and Nelly Ziade for an expert discussion on the most important psoriatic arthritis developments emerging from EULAR 2026. This focused conversation explores new clinical data, evolving treatment strategies, and practical approaches to managing PsA in everyday practice. From advances in biologic and targeted therapies to ongoing challenges in diagnosis, disease monitoring, and patient care, the panel shares key insights and take-home messages that every rheumatology clinician should know. Tune in for expert perspectives, clinical pearls, and a comprehensive look at what's shaping the future of psoriatic arthritis management.

2026 EULAR Preview Beyond BMI: Altered Body Composition in Rheumatoid Arthritis CAR-T For Rheumatoid Arthritis This Is a Woman’s World: Women's Health in Rheumatic Disease Low dose Blinatumomab: Many Relapse with an Unexpected Surprise Doctor's Orders or Patient's Choice: BACH study findings Another Way to Leverage NK Cells to Kill B Cells, This Time Without CARs Digital Patient Education in RA Making Methotrexate More Effective Are we failing in the treatment of RA-ILD? Using AI to Predict Progression to RA Treat to Target Works in Elderly Onset RA RA BRIDGE and RA BRANCH trials: Baricitinib and VTE Risk Improving Referrals for Inflammatory Arthritis Combination Therapy: Off the Shelf Allogenic NK and Rituximab in Rheumatic Disease

2026 EULAR Preview Imaging in Subclinical Psoriatic Arthritis Dietary Interventions in PsA This Is a Woman’s World: Women's Health in Rheumatic Disease Impact of Synovial Biopsy-Driven Therapeutic Stratification in PsA Can We Stop PsA Before it Starts? BE BOLD: Going Where No PsA Trial Has Gone Before BMI Outranks Treatment in PsA Outcomes? Debate: Combination Therapies for Inflammatory Arthritis? Combination Biologics in PsA: MRI Findings from AFFINITY Combination Therapy in SpA The Case for Dual Pathway Blockade in Refractory PsA The AFFINITY Study: Combination Treatment in PsA PsA Potpourri: Probiotics & Head-to-Head Data Transition from Psoriasis to Psoriatic Arthritis MACE and Safety Profile of bDMARDs/JAKis in axSpA and PsA Guselkumab Delivers Across the PsA Disease Spectrum: APEX Trial  

2026 EULAR Preview CAR-T For Rheumatoid Arthritis What Happens when CAR-T Fails Managing Disease Recurrence Management of Relapses After CAR-T Therapy in SLE, SSc and IIM How Many CAR-Ts Do We Need to Test Drive?

Guselkumab Delivers Across the PsA Disease Spectrum: APEX Trial RA BRIDGE and RA BRANCH trials: Baricitinib and VTE Risk Improving Referrals for Inflammatory Arthritis" Combination Therapy: Off the Shelf Allogenic NK and Rituximab in Rheumatic Disease

Are we failing in the treatment of RA-ILD? Using AI to Predict Progression to RA Treat to Target Works in Elderly Onset RA

MACE and Safety Profile of bDMARDs/JAKis in axSpA and PsA How Many CAR-Ts Do We Need to Test Drive? Making Methotrexate More Effective

Join Drs. Jack Cush, Mrinalini Dey, Antoni Chan, and Yuz Yusof for a lively discussion of the top presentations, breakthrough science, and clinical pearls from Day 4 of the EULAR 2026 Congress. Abstracts discussed included: LB001 LB002 LB003 LB005 LB007 LB009 RA Plenary POS1350

Debate: Combination Therapies for Inflammatory Arthritis? Combination Biologics in PsA: MRI Findings from AFFINITY Combination Therapy in SpA Digital Patient Education in RA The Case for Dual Pathway Blockade in Refractory PsA The AFFINITY Study: Combination Treatment in PsA PsA Potpourri: Probiotics & Head-to-Head Data Transition from Psoriasis to Psoriatic Arthritis  

Join Drs. Jack Cush, Jiha Lee, Nelly Ziade, and Sheila Reyes for a lively discussion of the top presentations, breakthrough science, and clinical pearls from Days 3 of the EULAR 2026 Congress. Abstracts discussed included: OP0348  POS0290  OP0342  POS1068  POS0201  POS0288

BE BOLD: Going Where No PsA Trial Has Gone Before BMI Outranks Treatment in PsA Outcomes? What Happens when CAR-T Fails Managing Disease Recurrence Management of Relapses After CAR-T Therapy in SLE, SSc and IIM Doctor's Orders or Patient's Choice: BACH study findings Another Way to Leverage NK Cells to Kill B Cells, This Time Without CARs

Low dose Blinatumomab: Many Relapse with an Unexpected Surprise Can We Stop PsA Before it Starts? Impact of Synovial Biopsy-Driven Therapeutic Stratification in PsA

Join Dr. Jack Cush and RheumNow.com faculty for a lively discussion of the top presentations, breakthrough science, and clinical pearls from Days 1 & 2 of the EULAR 2026 Congress. Abstracts discussed included: OP0177 OP0244   OP001 OP008 OP0205  OP018 OP0204 POS0788

Imaging in Subclinical Psoriatic Arthritis CAR-T For Rheumatoid Arthritis This Is a Woman’s World: Women's Health in Rheumatic Disease Dietary Interventions in PsA

2026 EULAR Preview - Dr. Jack Cush ‘Strong’ Treatment Predictions in Inflammatory Myositis - Dr. Janet Pope Beyond BMI: Altered Body Composition in Rheumatoid Arthritis - Dr Mrinalini Dey Why PROMS Matter in the Care of People with Lupus - Dr. Mrinalini Dey

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal articles and missed quiz question.

Dr. Jack Cush talks of birthdays, Quizes and journal articles this week on the podcast.

Dr. Jack Cush discusses his favorite journal articles from the past week on RheumNow.com.

Dr Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from last weekon rheumnow.com

Dr. Jack Cush lectures on giving a great presentation; based on 40 years of lecturing in Rheumatology.

The Derm on RheumNow podcast is a collection of Citations and Content curated for dermatologists – addressing Psoriasis, PsA, CLE, vasculitis, HS, other CTD skin disorders. dermatology drugs, biiologics, JAKs - their use, efficacy and side effects.  Features Dr. Jack Cush, Editor at RheumNow.com. Show Notes: Chinese target emulation trial of MDA-5+, dermatomyositis w/ ILD. 106 Rx w/ UPA & 328 w/ TOFA. 6-month lung transplantation-free survival 72% vs 67% (UPA v TOFA). UPA non-inferior to TOFA in MDA5+DM-ILD https://t.co/BBAfbM06AM In 2025 DTC TV ad spending by top 10 incr to $2.67 billion (up from $2.1 B). Rheum Drugs in top 3: 1. Skyrizi $440 million 2. Tremfya $431 M 3. Rinvoq $376 M https://t.co/EsWgUqUy9Z 2. Dermatology Salaries 2025 – Dermatology is top 10 at $448K according to Medscape; expected to go down -1% in 2026; derms made up 2% of survey group 37K MDs 3. Itch is common in Scleroderma (SSc) and not related to Dz duration. Study of 2173 Pts (~20K itch assessments), 87 F; mean age 55 yrs; 40% w/ diffuse SSc. Itch (moderate 4/10) seen in ~35% at all times https://t.co/QnT8d0xA5Z 4. Asia-Pacific Lupus study of Mucocutaneous activity (MC-A) in 4102 SLE pts. 36% had MC-A (rash 1055; alopecia 731; m ulcers 352); 15% persistently. MC-A assoc w/ W, smoking, +serologies, vasculitis, myositis, serositis, nephritis, NP-SLE https://buff.ly/D5fXJdY 5. Predictors of Calcinosis Cutis in Systemic Sclerosis   6. AFFINITY Study - Combination Biologic Therapy in PsA A pilot trial assessed the efficacy and safety of the guselkumab+golimumab (COMBO) combination versus GUS monotherapy in active PsA (failing a prior tumor necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi-IR) and showed superiority in ACR 50 https://t.co/f2CB8FnZMB 7. AAD 2026 Annual Mtg presents new data on another TYK2 inhibitor. In 2 phase 3 RCTs (ONWARD1 ONWARD2) envudeucitinib was superior to placebo & apremilast in 1700 plaque psoriasis pts https://t.co/DPlzDw5m7N 8. Among 1074 #PsA tested annually, RF positivity was found in 16.1% overall (5.1% RF+ at baseline). RF+ rediced odds of MDA (OR 0.53) w/ incr risk of bDMARD discontinuation (OR 2.65) https://buff.ly/BsM7NKQ 9. The National Psoriasis Foundation Primer on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Psoriasis - Review 10. Ixekizumab With Tirzepatide Efficacy in Obese Psoriatic Arthritis 11. Brepocitinib in Dermatomyositis

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the terms in rheumatology that should no longer be used in the field of rheumatology. This lecture is part of the RheumNow Live 2024 meeting, being held January 27-28, 2024 in Dallas, TX (and virtually).

EULAR 2024 RECAP DAY 3 Moderated by Dr. Jack Cush with Drs. Bella Mehta and Antoni Chan.

Dr. Aurelie Najm reports on abstract POS0946 presented at Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria.

Dr. Mrinalini Dey discusses abstract POS0730 presented at Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria.

Dr. Yuz Yusof discusses abstract OP0092 presented at Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria.

Dr. Janet Pope discusses a debate she participated in at Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria, and her top three messages regarding JAKi safety.

Dr. Aurelie Najm reports from Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria, about abstracts OP0072 and OP0086.

Dr. Janet Pope discusses new indications for JAK inhibitors, reporting from Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria.

Dr. Janet Pope discusses new indications for JAK inhibitors, reporting from Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria.

Dr. Eric Ruderman shares his perspectives on the following abstracts being presented at Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria: OP0195 Sonelokimab IL 17 A/F nanobody inhibitor LB0005 Izokibep IL17A nanobody inhibitor POS0803 Vunakizumab, another IL17A inhibitor OP0138 TAK-279 phase 2B selective TYK2 inhibitor Zasocitinib

Dr. Eric Ruderman shares his perspectives on the following abstracts being presented at Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria: OP0195 Sonelokimab IL 17 A/F nanobody inhibitor LB0005 Izokibep IL17A nanobody inhibitor POS0803 Vunakizumab, another IL17A inhibitor OP0138 TAK-279 phase 2B selective TYK2 inhibitor Zasocitinib