Psoriasis
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Oral IL-23 receptor antagonist for psoriasis promising: Phase 2b study
Similar to the primary outcome of PASI 75, all treatment groups demonstrated a statistically significant dose-response in PASI 90, compared with...
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Study finds subcutaneous spesolimab reduces flares in patients with GPP
The intravenous formulation of spesolimab was approved for the treatment of GPP flares in adults by the Food and Drug Administration in September...
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Association Between Psoriasis and Obesity Among US Adults in the 2009-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
We sought to investigate the association between psoriasis and obesity utilizing a representative US population of adults—the 2009-2014 National...
Hospital Consult
Palliative Care: Utilization Patterns in Inpatient Dermatology
Although severe dermatologic disease negatively impacts patients’ quality of life, palliative care may be underutilized in this population.
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New guidelines for MTX use in pediatric inflammatory skin disease unveiled
One of the recommendations states that liver biopsy is not indicated for routine monitoring of pediatric patients taking low-dose MTX.
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For psoriasis, review finds several biosimilars as safe and effective as biologics
“The biosimilars evaluated in this study could be considered alongside originators for biologic-naive patients to improve the accessibility of...
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Does colchicine have a role in treating excess ASCVD risk in patients with chronic inflammatory conditions?
Experts in rheumatology, dermatology, and gastroenterology assess the potential of colchicine 0.5 mg to treat residual risk for atherosclerotic...
From the Journals
Methotrexate does not impair sperm quality, small study finds
The findings provide reassurance that men can start methotrexate therapy while actively pursuing parenthood.
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After Yusimry’s steep discount, little clarity on future adalimumab biosimilar pricing
SmithRx, which bills itself as “next-generation pharmacy benefits management,” announced that it will offer Yusimry to its members at a discount...
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How does psoriasis affect fertility and birth outcomes?
“The mechanism to link the higher risk of pregnancy loss in patients with psoriasis is not clear,” the authors wrote.
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Cell activity in psoriasis may predict disease severity and provide clues to comorbidities
Skin samples from patients with psoriasis showed more fibroblast clusters in the upper layers of the skin in moderate to severe cases.