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Ultrasound study supports deep Koebner mechanism in PsA pathology
Digital accessory pulleys are thicker in PsA patients than in those with RA or psoriasis only.
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MDedge Daily News: Why the barber’s chair can help hypertension
And how excessive daytime sleepiness could lead to dementia.
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Intramuscular steroid injection reduced hip OA pain up to 12 weeks
Results at 12 weeks called surprising.
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PASI responses with biologics similar among white, nonwhite individuals, study finds
MIAMI– Investigators used data from psoriasis studies to determine whether treatment responses differed in skin of color patients.
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Gut bacteria could drive autoimmune response in genetically predisposed
Studies of a mouse model and humans reveal potential pathologic links of gut bacteria to lupus and autoimmune hepatitis.
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MDedge Daily News: Improving wearable cardioverter defibrillators
And alirocumab cuts deaths in post–acute coronary syndrome patients.
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The case for being open-minded about medical marijuana
LAS VEGAS – As part of an open approach, educate patients about effective alternative treatments to medical cannabis, an expert advises.
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Study highlights need to investigate psoriasis treatment outcomes in skin of color patients
MIAMI – Researchers used phase 2 and 3 psoriasis clinical trial data to explore potential differences in treatment response in various ethnic...
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2017 was a big year for psoriatic arthritis
MAUI, HAWAII – “There is a tremendous amount of excitement now in the field of psoriatic arthritis.” – Arthur Kavanaugh, MD.
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A health plan ‘down payment’ is one way states are retooling individual mandate
Some states are formulating laws that safeguard the central provisions of the ACA.
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Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors often prescribed inappropriately
Clinical guidelines and advice from the Choosing Wisely campaign recommend against the routine use of pulmonary vasodilators for patients with...