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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on psoriasis, editorials on psoriasis, and perspectives on psoriasis - drawn from the top medical journals.
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Cancer Risk and Psoriasis Free
- November 20, 2009
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
Patients with psoriasis had a slightly elevated risk for cancer, which was greater in those with more-severe and longer-enduring disease.- Reviewing:
- Brauchli YB et al., J Invest Dermatol 2009 Nov; 129:2604.
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Neurocognitive Responses in Psoriasis Patients Free
- October 2, 2009
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
Imaging in patients with psoriasis shows brain changes that blunt responses to expressions of disgust in others.- Reviewing:
- Kleyn CE et al., J. Invest Dermatol 2009 Aug 27;:
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Vitamin D and Psoriasis: A Cause for Alarm(ins)
- August 14, 2009
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
Peptides that activate the immune response may be a fruitful new target for psoriasis therapy.- Reviewing:
- Peric M et al., PLoS One 2009 Jul 22; 4:e6340.
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Home Phototherapy: An Overlooked Option for Psoriasis Free
- June 12, 2009
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
Patients were happy with home units for psoriasis phototherapy.- Reviewing:
- Koek MBG et al., BMJ 2009 May 7; 338:b1542. Anstey A., BMJ 2009 May 7; 338:b607.
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Diabetes and Hypertension: Diseases Associated with Psoriasis
- May 15, 2009
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
Two more systemic diseases are shown to be associated with psoriasis.- Reviewing:
- Qureshi AA et al., Arch Dermatol 2009 Apr; 145:379.
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Osteoporosis: Another Risk for Patients with Psoriasis?
- March 13, 2009
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
In men, psoriasis was significantly associated with an increased risk for decreased bone-mineral density.- Reviewing:
- Dreiher J et al., J Invest Dermatol 2009 Jan 22;:
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More Clues to the Genetics of Psoriasis
- February 20, 2009
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
Three new studies point to some new genetic associations for psoriasis.- Reviewing:
- Nair RP et al., Nat Genet 2009 Feb; 41:199. Zhang X-J et al., Nat Genet 2009 Feb; 41:205. de Cid R et al., Nat Genet 2009 Feb; 41:211.
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PKC Inhibitor Inhibits Psoriasis
- November 14, 2008
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
An exploratory study of a new class of drugs has encouraging results.- Reviewing:
- Skvara H et al., J Clin Invest 2008 Sep; 118:3151.
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Latent Tuberculosis Screening in Patients with Psoriasis
- August 22, 2008
- Jan V. Hirschmann, MD
- Dermatology
Guidance on screening for tuberculosis in patients about to receive anti-TNF agents may be worthy, but it is not evidence based.- Reviewing:
- Doherty SD et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2008 Aug; 59:209.
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Ustekinumab for Chronic Plaque Psoriasis
- May 30, 2008
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
This human monoclonal antibody significantly improved PASI scores, but some questions about its use remain.- Reviewing:
- Leonardi CL et al., Lancet 2008 May 17; 371:1665. Papp KA et al., Lancet 2008 May 17; 371:1675. Bartlett BL and Tyring SK., Lancet 2008 May 17; 371:1639.
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A Few More T Cells and Cytokines to Investigate in Psoriasis
- May 16, 2008
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
Th17 cells, known to be linked to autoimmune disorders, were found at elevated levels in psoriatic plaques.- Reviewing:
- Lowes MA et al., J Invest Dermatol 2008 May; 128:1207. Blauvelt A., J Invest Dermatol 2008 May; 128:1064.
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Grim News on Adverse Health Effects of Psoriasis
- January 25, 2008
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
Patients with severe disease have reduced life expectancy, but we don’t know why.- Reviewing:
- Gelfand JM et al., Arch Dermatol 2007 Dec; 143:1493.
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Therapy for Pediatric Psoriasis Gets a Shot in the Arm Free
- January 16, 2008
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
Although several biologic agents have received FDA approval for treating psoriasis in adults, none have been evaluated for pediatric patients. To evaluate the safety and . . .- Reviewing:
- Paller AS et al., N Engl J Med 2008 Jan 17; 358:241.
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Psoriasis Is Related to Weight Gain in Women
- August 17, 2007
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Another piece of the psoriasis and obesity puzzle falls into place.- Reviewing:
- Setty AR et al., Arch Intern Med 2007 Aug 13; 167:1670-5.
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A T-Cell/Collagen IV Connection in Psoriasis
- August 10, 2007
- Hensin Tsao, MD, PhD
- Dermatology
Collagen IV and its receptor, α1β1 integrin, seem to have a substantial role in the pathogenesis of psoriasis.- Reviewing:
- Conrad C et al., Nat Med 2007 Jul; 13:836-42.
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Beyond Skin and Joints: Psoriasis and the Metabolic Syndrome
- July 13, 2007
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Researchers identified the metabolic syndrome in 30% of psoriasis patients seen at tertiary skin centers.- Reviewing:
- Gisondi P et al., Br J Dermatol 2007 Jul; 157:68-73.
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Are Liver Biopsies Necessary in Psoriasis Patients Treated with Methotrexate? Free
- June 15, 2007
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Patients with certain risk factors had increased rates of fibrosis.- Reviewing:
- Rosenberg P et al., J Hepatol 2007 Jun; 46:1111-8. Aithal GP., J Hepatol 2007 Jun; 46:995-8.
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Psoriasis Fights Back Free
- March 23, 2007
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
TNF-α inhibition may activate psoriasis or pustular dermatitis in some recipients.- Reviewing:
- de Gannes GC et al., Arch Dermatol 2007 Feb; 143:223-31. Ubriani R and Van Voorhees AS., Arch Dermatol 2007 Feb; 143:270-2. Fiorentino DF., Arch Dermatol 2007 Feb; 143:233-6.
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What Is Severe Psoriasis? Free
- March 16, 2007
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
Impact on a patient’s quality of life is more important than skin area in determining disease severity.- Reviewing:
- Pariser DM et al., Arch Dermatol 2007 Feb; 143:239-42.
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Biologics for Psoriasis: The Second Generation Free
- February 9, 2007
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
A promising new treatment for psoriasis had high efficacy, few adverse effects in phase II trial.- Reviewing:
- Krueger GG et al., N Engl J Med 2007 Feb 8; 356:580-92.
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