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October 23rd 2024
Malignancy-related IBP has distinct features: shorter diagnosis time, higher ESR/CRP/LDH, lower hemoglobin, and often involves metastasis or paraneoplastic causes.
Most Patients with Plaque Psoriasis Are Dissatisfied with Their Treatment
Many psoriasis patients wish they were better informed of the significant impact their skin condition would have on their physical and mental health, according to results from Psoriasis in America 2016, a Health Union national survey.
Is All Inflammation the Same? Study Looks at Similarities, Differences in Treatment
Patients with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis still face challenges research has yet to meet, according to the authors: “Given the commonality of comorbidities across all three diseases, there is a degree of overlap in their management.â€
Analysis of data from 2 large trials finds that cutoffs used to separate different “disease activity states†on the Disease Activity index for Psoriatic Arthritis (DAPSA) are valid. Different disease activity states are associated with different degrees of functional impairment and joint damage progression.
Biosimilar Drugs for Psoriatic Arthritis, Other Conditions, One Step Closer to Approval
The US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) Arthritis Advisory Committee recently voted unanimously to recommend the approval of biosimilars to adalimumab (Humira) and etanercept (Enbrel).
New Clue in Diagnosing Rheumatic Diseases
Type X collagen, which is expressed by hypertrophic chondrocytes, is suppressed by tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitors (TNFi) treatments, arthritis researchers report.The finding could lead to a molecular marker for early diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis.
The 10 Worst Things Patients Can Say to Physicians
June 17th 2016Most patients are well-meaning and generally nice. But every now and then, you will get one who is a total pain to deal with. Maybe your patient lies to you, gets sarcastic, asks for special “favors,†or generally just pushes your buttons. We’ve all been there.
10 Worst Things Physicians Say to Patients
June 14th 2016Whether delivered intentionally or not, some physician comments are unhelpful at best and low-blows at worst. Saying certain things to patients can actually increase your risk of having a malpractice suit filed against you, making it especially important for you to always be mindful when speaking with patients.