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Sleep Apnea — Another Risk Factor for the Development of Psoriasis?
- April 6, 2012
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Despite the finding of a significant relationship, the magnitude of risk was low and some questions remain.- Reviewing:
- Yang Y-W et al., Sleep Med 2012 Mar; 13:285.
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IL-17 Targeting Appears to Be Effective for Psoriasis Patients Free
- March 30, 2012
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Two phase 2 studies show improvement of moderate to severe psoriasis with agents that act on interleukin-17.- Reviewing:
- Papp KA et al., N Engl J Med 2012 Mar 29; 366:1181. Leonardi C et al., N Engl J Med 2012 Mar 29; 366:1190.
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A New Class of Topical Medications for Psoriasis May Be on the Horizon
- March 23, 2012
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
A small-molecule JAK1/2 inhibitor shows promise.- Reviewing:
- Punwani N et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2012 Jan 24;:
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Patients with Psoriasis Have an Increased Risk for Coronary Artery Disease
- February 10, 2012
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
The association between psoriasis and vascular disease strengthens with greater disease severity and duration.- Reviewing:
- Armstrong AW et al., Am J Cardiol 2012 Jan 3;:
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Anti-TNF–Induced Psoriasis in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- January 27, 2012
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Many patients required therapy cessation, and some continued to have problems with another anti-TNF agent.- Reviewing:
- Cullen G et al., Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2011 Dec; 34:1318.
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Severe Psoriasis Increases Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Free
- September 30, 2011
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Two newly published cohort studies have again linked severe psoriasis to cardiovascular disease.- Reviewing:
- Mehta NN et al., Am J Med 2011 Aug; 124:775. Ahlehoff O et al., Eur Heart J 2011 Aug 12;:
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Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis Are Triggered by Responses to Specific Antigens Free
- July 20, 2011
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
But our author maintains that intrinsic epithelial abnormalities have a role.- Reviewing:
- Eyerich S et al., N Engl J Med 2011 Jul 21; 365:231.
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Etanercept and Adalimumab Very Safe in Patients with Psoriasis Free
- May 6, 2011
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
So, is frequent laboratory testing necessary?- Reviewing:
- van Lümig PPM et al., Br J Dermatol 2011 Mar 24;:
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Hypertension Associated with Psoriasis Is Difficult to Treat
- April 29, 2011
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
The mechanism behind this association remains unknown.- Reviewing:
- Armstrong AW et al., PLoS ONE 2011 Mar; 6:e18227.
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Personalized Medicine for Psoriasis Therapy
- December 17, 2010
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
Certain factors characterize the patients who will benefit most from phototherapy.- Reviewing:
- Ryan C et al., Br J Dermatol 2010 Nov; 163:1056.
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A New Crop of Psoriasis Susceptibility Genes
- November 5, 2010
- Kenneth Y. Tsai, MD, PhD
- Dermatology
Several research teams use genome-wide association studies to identify new psoriasis susceptibility loci in various populations.- Reviewing:
- Genetic Analysis of Psoriasis Consortium and the Wellcome Trust Case Control Consortium., Nat Genet 2010 Oct 17;: Ellinghaus E et al., Nat Genet 2010 Oct 17;: Hüffmeier U et al., Nat Genet 2010 Oct 17;: Sun L-D et al., Nat Genet 2010 Oct 17;: Stuart PE et al., Nat Genet 2010 Oct 17;:
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Drunken Psoriasis
- July 16, 2010
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
Reviewers examine a possible link between alcohol misuse and psoriasis, particularly the role of cutaneous ethanol in precipitating the disease.- Reviewing:
- Farkas Á and Kemény L., Br J Dermatol 2010 Apr; 162:711.
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Psoriasis Is Common in Children Free
- December 18, 2009
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Pediatric psoriasis was associated with increased rates of serious comorbidities.- Reviewing:
- Augustin M et al., Br J Dermatol 2009 Nov 18;:
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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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