Psoriatic Arthritis
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Severe infections often accompany severe psoriasis
Recognizing the risk of rare infections in psoriasis patients promotes early identification and treatment.
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‘Shielding’ status provides best indicator of COVID-19 mortality in U.K. arthritis population
Shielding status was the highest ranked of all the risk factors identified for early mortality from COVID-19.
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Reduced-frequency methotrexate monitoring causes no harm
Laboratory blood test results were similar despite moving from once every month to about once every 3 months or about once every 5 months during...
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Upadacitinib earns FDA approval for ankylosing spondylitis
Janus kinase inhibitor offers oral option for patients who have who have had an insufficient response or intolerance with one or more tumor...
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Parents’ autoimmune diseases may affect children’s development
Type 1 diabetes and psoriasis in parents, and rheumatoid arthritis in mothers, are associated with increased risk for autism spectrum disorder and...
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Long-term efficacy, safety data for ixekizumab in pediatric psoriasis reported
No new safety findings during weeks 48 to 108 of the trial were reported, including no new cases of inflammatory bowel disease or Candida...
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Secukinumab’s antipsoriatic effects confirmed in U.S. patient population
Results from a postmarketing trial conducted solely at U.S. centers found similar, albeit lower, responses to secukinumab 300 mg than was noted in...
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Hypocaloric diet controls joint activity in psoriatic arthritis – regardless of weight loss
A hypocaloric diet in patients with psoriatic arthritis improved disease activity and body composition.