Rheumnow Podcast

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from RheumNow.com Top 5 reasons to attend RheumNow Live 2026 1. Its cold and far, but you can be there virtually, online 2. Ffull access to handouts, slides & downloads 3. Saturday concert with Colin Boyd  4. Rohit Agarwal does TWO STEP talks! 5. Download 400+ rheumatology review Questions REGISTER at - RheumNow.live  

Emma Babbage, a rheumatology nurse practitioner from Tasmania, Benjamin A. Smith, a rheumatology physician assistant, and Audrey Gibson, a PA-C in rheumatology, discuss tough clinical cases. They cover methotrexate use in psoriatic arthritis, choosing biologics using GRAPPA domains, RA escalation choices including TNF vs JAK, TB screening before biologics, steroid-sparing strategies and managing polypharmacy.

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and reports from the past two weeks on RheumNow.Com

Dr. Jack Cush reviews rheumatology's highlights, advances and noteworthy trends from the past year - 2025!

1- Sex & the Rheum Patient (12:17) 2- Pain Management (17.58)  3- Lifestyle (15.38)

Daric Mueller, PA who traces PA/NP origins and training pathways. Rachel Busch-Feuer, DNP tackling APP workforce, onboarding, and access expansion. Betsy Kirchner, DNP sharing practical vaccine timing and pneumococcal updates. Lindsay Tom, PA spotlighting underserved osteoporosis groups and screening gaps. Vanessa Hill, NP covering health maintenance, cancer screening, dental care, and comorbidity management.

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, announcements and journal articles from this past week on RheumNow.com.  More on Variable bendability, a better way to treat RA, and a novel advance for GLP1a in PsA; and 2026 Resolutions!

The discussion kicks off with the intriguing link between hydroxychloroquine levels and increased ocular toxicity risk. Practical monitoring tips are provided, especially for high-risk patients. A study highlights scleroderma's ILD risk triad, while familial Mediterranean fever is linked to a higher incidence of psoriatic arthritis. The benefits of a Mediterranean diet on psoriasis are also explored, alongside how biologics can lower cardiovascular risks. Finally, insights into difficult-to-treat psoriatic arthritis and a comprehensive dermatomyositis review round out the conversation.

Join nurse practitioner Vanessa Hill, who champions smoking cessation and patient education, physician assistant Lindsay Tom, an expert in health maintenance, and Barb Slusher, who focuses on preventive care in rural rheumatology. They dive into the pivotal role of APPs in managing comorbidities, practical workflows, and the importance of incorporating health maintenance into routine visits. They also discuss personalized strategies for smoking cessation, weight management, and the impact of sleep on immune health, tying it all back to better patient outcomes.

Discover intriguing connections between Psoriatic Arthritis and Familial Mediterranean Fever. Learn about a groundbreaking GLP-1 trial for knee osteoarthritis that reveals promising results. Uncover how certain lab tests could accurately predict systemic sclerosis-related lung issues. Delve into the importance of skin cancer screenings for immunosuppressed patients. Plus, explore the impact of hydroxychloroquine on ocular toxicity and the yearning for more training among healthcare providers in rheumatology.