Rheumnow Podcast
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the latest news, journal reports, and regulatory decisions from the past week in rheumatology, providing concise updates for healthcare professionals.
Episodes
ICYMI: Great Lectures; Great Presentations
Dr. Jack Cush lectures on giving a great presentation; based on 40 years of lecturing in Rheumatology.
Generic Tofacitinib (6.26.2026)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from RheumNow.com. Updates on tofacitinib, CAR-T therapy and AI.
DERM on RheumNow (June 2026)
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 tofacitini
Do You Zoster Vaccinate? (6.19.2026)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal reports and best ways to review EULAR 2026.
RheumNow EULAR 2026 Rheumatology Round Up
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.
EULAR 2026 RA Topic Panel
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.
CAR-T Topic Panel EULAR 2026
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.
EULAR 2026 PsA Update What's Changing in Psoriatic Arthritis Care?
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,
RA Topic Podcast compilation
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
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PsA Topic Podcast compilation
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?
CAR T Topic compilation
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?
EULAR 2026 Daily Podcast Day 4c
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
EULAR 2026 Daily Podcast Day 4b
Are we failing in the treatment of RA-ILD?
Using AI to Predict Progression to RA
Treat to Target Works in Elderly Onset RA
EULAR 2026 Daily Podcast Day 4a
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
Day 4 Recap EULAR 2026
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:
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LB009
RA Plenary
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EULAR 2026 Daily Podcast Day 3a
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
Day 3 Recap EULAR 2026
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:
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OP0342
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EULAR 2026 Daily Podcast Day 2c
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
EULAR 2026 Daily Podcast Day 2b
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
Daily Recap Day 1 + 2 EULAR 2026
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:
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OP001
OP008
OP0205
OP018
OP0204
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EULAR 2026 Daily Podcast Day 2a
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
EULAR 2026 Daily Podcast Day 1a
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
Count Your Telangiectasias (5.29.2026)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal articles and missed quiz question.
Quiz Talk (5.22.2026)
Dr. Jack Cush talks of birthdays, Quizes and journal articles this week on the podcast.
Infectious Rheumatology (5.15.2026)
Dr. Jack Cush discusses his favorite journal articles from the past week on RheumNow.com.
Influential Rheumatoid Factors(5/8/2026)
Dr Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from last weekon rheumnow.com
Great Lectures; Great Presentations
Dr. Jack Cush lectures on giving a great presentation; based on 40 years of lecturing in Rheumatology.
DERM on RheumNow (April 2026)
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
Follow the Money (4.23.2026)
Dr. Jack Cush follows the money and all the news that fits the Rheumatology Gab for this past week.
Prescribing Lessons (4.17.2026)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from this past week on RheumNow.com.
Top Four and More (4.10.2026)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from RheumNow.com this week - including his top four favorite subjects.
Whats New PsA? (4.3.2026)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and major articles from this week, including FDA safety warnings, reports from AAD, PsA trials.
Addressing PsA GRAPPA Domains With a JAKi
Dr. Schwartzman and Dr. Ruderman discuss the importance of a domain-based approach in PsA management and consider the potential role of a JAK inhibitor. Sponsored by AbbVie Medical Affairs + Health Impact.
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Moral Distress (3.27.2026)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the journal reports and news from RheumNow.com. This week we discuss moral distress, FM in PsA, Lyme Vax is back & hidden but tangible benefits of the MDHAQ.
DERM on RheumNow Podcast (March 2026)
This month: Multiple FDA regulatory decisions germane to dermatology, psoriasis and lupus; and Eosinophilic Fasciitis (EF) reminder and should you worry about fibromyalgia?
Show Notes:
1. FDA Approves Icotrokinra for Plaque Psoriasis The FDA approved an oral IL-23 inhibitor, icotrokinra (Icotyde), for use in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in adults and children 12 years of age and older who a
Pitfalls in Rheumatology (3.20.2026)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the regulatory actions, news and journal reports from this past week on RheumNow.com
STEP Talks from RNL26 Part #2
STEP: Obesity and Inflammation: Weight management in Rheumatology. Dr. Uzma Haque
STEP: Mitigating Risk for Rheumatic Disease Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Susan Goodman
STEP Talks from RNL26 Part #1
STEP: Disease Modification in OA - Dr. Tuhina Neogi
STEP: History of Gout - Dr. Robert Terkeltaub
Rheumatoid Arthritis Faculty Panel Q&A
Rheumatoid Arthritis Faculty Panel Q&A
ILD in RA - Recent Advances. Dr. Jeffrey Sparks
ILD in RA - Recent Advances. Dr. Jeffrey Sparks
The Mucosal Hypothesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Dr. Kristin Demoruelle
The Mucosal Hypothesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Dr. Kristin Demoruelle
Mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Story of Decline, Delay, or Plateau? Dr. Elena Myasoedova
Mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Story of Decline, Delay, or Plateau? Dr. Elena Myasoedova
Poets Know It (3.13.2026)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, regulatory decisions and new journal articles.
UBER Rheumatology Ride (3.6.2026)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this week on RheumNow.com
Early Decisions and Impact: An IL-23 Inhibitor in Bio-Naive Patients With PsA
Sponsored by AbbVie Medical Affairs + Health Impact
DERM on RheumNow PODCAST (February 2026)
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
FDA sent a complete response letter to AstraZeneca on their application (BLA) for anifrolu
SATISFACTION (2.27.2026)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this past week on RheumNow.com
Referral Rules to Live By (2.20.2026)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this past week on RheumNow.com. Highlights include referral rules, combination biiologics in psoriasis and don't use JAK inhibitors in pregnancy.
Maui Potpourri (2.13.2026)
Dr.Jack Cush reviews the hot item takeaways from last weeks RheumNow.Live 2026
Diet & Obesity Management in Rheumatology - Uzma Haque, MD
Mitigating risk for Rheum patients undergoing orthopedic surgery - Susan Goodman, MD
Paradoxical skin reactions – Dr. Joseph Merola
Mortality in RA - Elena Myasoedova, MD
The Mucosal Hypothesis to RA - Kristin Demourelle, MD
Advances in ILD - Jeffrey Sparks
ANA Pollution (2.06.2026)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal articles and regulatory news from this past week on RheumNow.com
DERM on RheumNow PODCAST (January 2026)
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
Lupus Accelerating Breakthroughs Consortium commissioned a stakeholders group (including t
RheumNow Live Preview (1.30.2026)
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
Focus on Guidelines
Join us for our next webinar: Focus on Guidelines. Panelists will discuss their approaches to a range of difficult cases in multiple areas, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis and vasculitis, and discuss how they apply the guidelines in everyday practice. You’ll hear different perspectives and practical tips you can use in clinic.
Panelists:
Audrey Gib
Emergencies, Independence & Hemorrhage (1.23.2026)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and reports from the past two weeks on RheumNow.Com
2025 Rheumatology Year in Review (1.16.26)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews rheumatology's highlights, advances and noteworthy trends from the past year - 2025!
APP Podcast Series Part Two
1- Sex & the Rheum Patient (12:17)
2- Pain Management (17.58)
3- Lifestyle (15.38)
APP Podcast Series Part One
This podcast is part one of the Mission: APP Partners in Care Therapeutic Update Series called Underserved and under-treated. This podcast includes videos from: Daric Mueller, PA-C, Rachel Busch-Feuer, DNP, Betsy Kirchner, DNP, Lindsay Tom, PA-C and Vanessa Hill, NP-C
2026 Resolutions (1.9.2026)
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!
DERM on RheumNow Podcast (December 2025)
Features Dr. Jack Cush
Comorbidity and Health Management
Panelists: Vanessa Hill, NP-C Lindsay Tom, PA-C Barb Slusher Jack Cush, MD
Telling You Where to Go (12.19.2025)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from the past week on RheumNow.com. Who would've thunk - a PsA FMF connection? Labs to diagnose SSc-ILD? IgA-RF may be important or RZV may not work in JAK inhibitor treated patients?
APP Controversies and Misconceptions
Join us for our third webinar this month, discussing APP Controversies and Misconceptions. Panelists will cover a range of topics, including APP roles impact; models of care; independence; seeing new patients and complex cases; and more.
Panelists:
Daric A. Mueller, PA-C
Lisa Carnago, MSN, FNP-C, RN
Jack Cush, MD
Reefer Madness (12.12.2025)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal and regulatory reports from this past week on RheumNow.com. B cell drugs in SLE and ITP, biomarkers in GCA & PSS and great videos by APPs.
Cases & Guidelines
Join us for our next webinar: Focus on Guidelines. Panelists will discuss their approaches to a range of difficult cases in multiple areas, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis and vasculitis, and discuss how they apply the guidelines in everyday practice. You’ll hear different perspectives and practical tips you can use in clinic.
Panelists:
Audrey Gib
Preview of RheumNow Live 2026
Drs. Jack Cush and Artie Kavanaugh preview the upcoming RNL 2026 meeting in Dallas, TX on February 7 & 8, 2026. Register at RheumNow.Live Below is the program: Saturday, February 7, 2026, 7:50 - 8:00 am Welcome & Introductions Drs. Cush and Kavanaugh 8:00 - 10:00 am POD I - Rheumatoid Arthritis: Achieving Better Outcomes 8:00 – 8:30 am Mortality in RA: A Story of Decline, Delay, or Plateau
QD Clinics - Mission: APP Partners in Care Week 1
QD300: Flare or Beware (featuring Lindsay Tom, PA-C and Phong Nguyen, MD)
QD301: CAR-T Cell Therapy for Lupus (featuring Philip Mease, MD and Cayla Alexander, DNP)
QD302: Unweanable PMR (featuring Jack Cush, MD, and Leilani Law, APN)
QD303: Weakness with Fibromyalgia (featuring Jack Cush, MD, and Leilani Law, APN)
APPs in the news (12.05.25)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from RheumNow.com, including info on scleroderma, dermatomyositis and malignancy, rheumatologist and APP salaries concerns.
Hiring, Onboarding and Training APPs
Watch our kickoff webinar for this month's Mission: APP — Partners in Care campaign. Our panel of rheumatologists and experienced advanced practice providers share insights into hiring, onboarding, training, compensation, and more.
Panelists:
Philip Mease, MD
Cayla Alexander, DNP, ARNP
Kori Dewing, DNP, ANP-BC, ARNP
Jack Cush, MD, Moderator
Turkey Tryptophan (11.28.2025)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and reports from this past week on RheumNow.com, including reports on FDA resurrections, FM seasonal worsening, and do you fight switch or swap biologics in PsA TNFi nonresponders?
DERM on RheumNow (November 2025)
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
1. Retrospective study of 39 pts w/ MDA5 + DM-ILD Rx w baricitinib. 31 (79.5%) had improve
Tuesday Nite Rheumatology (on 11.25.25)
Replay of RheumNow Live 2025 - Vasculitis
Featuring:
- Dr. Michael Wechsler: Management of EGPA in 2025
- Dr. Rennie Rhee: Imaging in Vasculitis
- Dr. Richard Conway: Modern Treatment of PMR
Vitamin D and Lupus Outcomes (11.21.2025)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this past week on RheumNow.com.
Check out:
RNL 2026 – Feb 7 8 2026 DFW
RheumNow.live
Tuesday Nite Rheumatology (on 11.18.25)
Replay of RheumNow Live 2025 - Spondyloarthritis
Sponsored by AbbVie
Featuring:
Dr. Desiree van der Heidje - Advances in Treatment of Spondyloarthritis
Dr. Jennifer Cather - Progress in Hidradenitis Supprativa
Dr. Catherine Bakewell - Imaging Evaluation of Spondyloarthritis
Treating During Pregnancy (11.14.2025)
TNR 11.11.2025 - Replay of RheumNow Live 2025 - Psoriatic Arthritis
Replay of RheumNow Live 2025 - Psoriatic Arthritis
Sponsored by AbbVie
Featuring:
Dr. Alexis Ogdie - Can Aggressive Treatment of Psoriasis Prevent PsA?
Dr. Artie Kavanaugh - Combination Biologic Therapies in PsA
Dr. Kenneth Gordon - Head-to-head Studies in Psoriatic Disease – What have we learned?
TNR 11.6.2025 - Replay of RheumNow Live 2025 - Rheumatoid Arthritis
Featuring:
Dr. Jeffrey Curtis: AI applied to Rheumatoid Arthritis Care: Practically (Not) Perfect
Dr. Una Makris: Key Considerations When Managing Older Adults with RA
Dr. Bryant England: Who will manage multimorbidity in RA
A JAKi in GCA- Phase 3 Results Through 2 Years
A JAKi in GCA- Phase 3 Results Through 2 Years
Sponsored by AbbVie Medical Affairs + Health Impact
The Interview (11.7.2025)
ACR 2025 SpA Topic Panel
A focused discussion on updates in spondyloarthritis, including emerging data, treatment strategies, and real-world care considerations. Hear expert perspectives and practical takeaways shaping SpA management today.
ACR 2025 CAR-T Topic Panel
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.
