Tag: Psoriasis
~10 Percent of Psoriasis Patients Have High Risk for Liver Fibrosis
Increased odds ratios seen for advanced liver fibrosis with age older than 50 years, BMI >30, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome More Common in Psoriasis Patients
Presence of RLS associated with significantly more severe psoriasis and more severe systemic inflammation
Value-Based Outcome Set Developed for Psoriasis
Twelve instruments were selected to measure outcomes in the value-based outcome set, which were reported by patients and providers
Isolated Nail Psoriasis Does Not Increase Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
Both metabolic syndrome components and related medical conditions seen at similar rates between patients with, without isolated nail psoriasis
Psoriasis Not Tied to Myocardial Infarction in Patients With ESRD
Confounding variables, particularly comorbidities, impact association
Psoriasis Patients Who Meditate May Ease Symptoms, Improve QOL
Review suggests mindfulness and meditation may offer benefit as adjunct therapy for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis
Comorbidity Burden Higher in Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
Most prevalent conditions in GPP were hypertension, psoriatic arthritis, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia
Apremilast May Offer Cardiometabolic Benefit in Psoriasis Patients
5 to 6 percent decrease seen in subcutaneous and visceral adiposity at week 16 of treatment, which was maintained at 52 weeks
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Psoriasis May Be Causally Related
Genetic predisposition to psoriasis not linked to total IBD, but is associated with Crohn disease
Psoriasis Patients Find Psoriatic Arthritis Screening Worthwhile
Participants report feeling empowered by comprehensive screening
