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Reducing Risk for Coronary Artery Disease
For the last decade, we have considered the cardioprotective benefit of biologics, especially in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases. Due...
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Subclinical Joint Disease
We are aware of the clinical importance of diagnosing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) as early as possible to initiate appropriate therapy. Because...
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in Psoriasis Patients
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a complex multifactorial disease associated with high morbidity and mortality. When an AAA ruptures, often with...
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Psoriasis and Erectile Dysfunction
According to a study by Ji et al published online on February 11 in the International Journal of Impotence Research, men with psoriasis may...
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Biologics for Pediatric Psoriasis Patients?
Biologic agents for the treatment of psoriasis are approved for patients 18 years and older. Although some biologics are approved for juvenile...
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Psoriatic Arthritis on the Rise
The primary comorbidity of psoriasis is psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The true incidence of PsA has long been an issue of debate. To estimate the...
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Psoriasis for Seniors
The evaluation and treatment of psoriasis in older patients have long been issues of interest among clinicians. This population is at risk from...
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Price Explosion
One of the biggest burdens of modern clinical dermatology practice is the ability to obtain appropriate drug therapy for patients. In the current...
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Bump in the Road
On October 14, 2015, the US Food and Drug Administration declined to approve tofacitinib citrate, an oral rheumatoid arthritis drug, for...
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Depression and Psoriasis
While psoriasis is a known risk factor for depression, depression can also exacerbate or trigger psoriasis. This relationship between depression...
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Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors and Multiple Sclerosis: A Closer Look
With the advent of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors, one of the major topics of discussion is the relationship of the drug class with new or...
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Uveitis and Psoriasis
We are all aware of the association of psoriasis with systemic comorbidities. Psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and uveitis are inflammatory...
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Treating Psoriasis in Pregnant Women
Pregnant patients can experience improved severity of their psoriasis or worsening disease. Treating psoriasis during pregnancy requires special...
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Undiagnosed Psoriatic Arthritis
Of all the comorbidities associated with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is the most common and one of the most problematic. Early...
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Novel Psoriasis Therapies and Patient Outcomes, Part 3: Systemic Medications
The therapeutic armamentarium for patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) has been strengthened by research affording more...