August 8th 2010 | Psoriasis Research, Treatment | 0 Comments
The makers of voclosporin, an experimental drug being studied as a possible alternative to cyclosporin for psoriasis, organ transplant, eye disease and other uses, faced a setback last week as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asked for an additional Phase Three study of the drug’s use in uveitis, an eye disorder. The
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August 3rd 2010 | Get involved, Psoriasis Cure Now, Psoriasis Walk | 2 Comments
With just 60 days until fall Psoriasis Walks begin, the time to register is now! Visit the Psoriasis Walk homepage to learn more, or simply click on the location nearest you:
New York City
Branson
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Los Angeles
August 2nd 2010 | Biologics, Psoriasis Research, Treatment | 0 Comments
A study of Remicade (infliximab) in patients who had already failed to respond adequately to a similar biologic showed that Remicade was still often successful in improving psoriasis symptoms. Remicade is a biologic treatment given by periodic IV infusions that is one in the class of TNF-alpha inhibitors that have transformed treatment for moderate
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August 1st 2010 | Alternative/buyer beware/natural, Misc., psoriatic arthritis | 0 Comments
New research suggests calcium supplements, commonly used to improve bone strength and ward off osteoporosis, may be ineffective and a waste of money. Perhaps even more troubling, the study suggests that the marginal benefit to bone health from taking supplements is offset by an increased risk of heart attack. As HealthDay reported:
Their analysis
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July 30th 2010 | Patient Stories | 0 Comments
Amgen and Pfizer have announced the five winners of the 2010 Addressing Psoriasis™ contest, which recognizes people with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who want to feel more confident in their everyday style. The winners have traveled to New York City for a one-on-one style consultation with Tim Gunn, mentor to the designers on TV’s
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July 23rd 2010 | Causes, Psoriasis Research, Triggers/environment, psoriatic arthritis | 0 Comments
Psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, weight and obesity are increasingly seen as linked. But sometimes, the assertions in the media get ahead of the established facts. Read what we know and what we don’t yet know about psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, weight and obesity.
July 18th 2010 | Impact of psoriasis, Psoriasis Research, psoriatic arthritis | 0 Comments
Another study has shown that psoriasis patients are at increased risk of diabetes. This one found a 40% higher rate of diabetes among psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis patients than a comparable group of people without psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. Read more at Arthritis Today about the latest study. Read more on psoriasis
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July 16th 2010 | Biologics, Psoriasis Research, Treatment | 1 Comment
Briakinumab, an experimental psoriasis treatment from Abbott (the folks who bring us Humira [adalimumab]), continues to rack up favorable results in clinical trials. Most recently, it beat the market-leading biologic treatment Enbrel [etanercept] and of course a placebo (i.e., a fake treatment) in a 12-week test. This follows its amazing Phase Two trial
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July 12th 2010 | Patient Stories, Treatment | 8 Comments
LeAnn Rimes, perhaps the world’s most famous psoriasis patient (after Ben Franklin), may also be the most buff. The star was photographed recently in a bikini, causing one psoriasis patient to remark: “I need her psoriasis treatment, and I need her trainer.” In the interest of spreading hope, and NOT AT ALL
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July 12th 2010 | Children, Psoriasis Research, Treatment, psoriatic arthritis | 0 Comments
Treating psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis during pregnancy is often made more challenging by the limited data available for evaluating the potential impact of various treatments on the developing baby. Since 2005, the Autoimmune Diseases in Pregnancy Research Study has been looking for answers. The purpose of the research study is to find out more information
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