Tag: Psoriasis
Risk for Bone Fractures Up for Patients With Psoriatic Diseases
No difference in bone mineral density and no increased risk for osteoporosis seen for psoriatic disease patients versus controls
Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Up for Women With Psoriasis
Odds ratios increased for preeclampsia, severe postpartum hemorrhage, stillbirth, SGA, preterm labor
Survival From COVID-19 High in Patients With Psoriasis
Risk for hospitalization increased for patients using nonbiologic systemic therapy versus biologics
Impact of Psoriasis Explored for Hospital Outcomes of Acute MI
Myocardial infarction may occur earlier in life in patients with psoriasis
Depression Common Among Psoriasis Patients
Women, patients younger than 30 years have higher rates of depression
Lipid-Rich Necrotic Core Linked to Psoriasis Severity
Patients on biologic therapy had reduction in lipid-rich necrotic core at one year
Shift Seen to Newer Agents to Treat Psoriasis
Biologics and small molecule inhibitors increasingly used for treatment of newly diagnosed psoriasis
Inflammation Tied to Thyroid Dysfunction With Psoriasis
Prevalence of thyroid dysfunction high with generalized pustular, erythrodermic psoriasis
Body Mass Index Lower in Patients With Familial Psoriasis
Patients are often younger and have lower body mass index at first visit
Skin Psoriasis, Somatic Comorbidity Up Psychiatric Illness
Risk increased for patients with psoriasis with somatic comorbidity, but no synergistic association seen
