Posts by: Malika Ammam, PhD

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Biologics may be a promising treatment for pediatric patients with generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) who are not responding to traditional therapies, but clinical trials better establishing their safety and efficacy ... Read more

August 9, 2016August 9, 2016

Psoriasis Patients at High Risk of Chronic Pancreatitis, Study Finds

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People with psoriasis, especially those with severe psoriasis, are at high risk of chronic pancreatitis (CP), researchers reported in the study, “The Risk of Chronic Pancreatitis in Patients with Psoriasis: A ... Read more

July 18, 2016July 18, 2016

Pro-inflammatory Immune Cell Receptor May Be Key to Start of Psoriasis

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Researchers in Spain recently identified a receptor of the immune system that appears to play a pivotal role in the development of psoriasis, highlighting a possible new therapeutic avenue for the disease. The study, “CD69 ... Read more

July 1, 2016July 1, 2016

Psoriasis Patients at Risk of Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiovascular Changes, Study from India Finds

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A recent study evaluated the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and subclinical atherosclerosis in an Indian population with chronic plaque psoriasis, and found a higher prevalence in psoriasis patients when compared to controls. ... Read more

June 14, 2016

Psoriasis Study Finds Cognitive Behavioral Approach Helps Quality of Life, Reduces Disease Severity

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Researchers recently evaluated the usefulness of psychosocial interventions in patients with psoriasis and found them to be beneficial, improving their quality of life and reducing the disease’s clinical severity. The ... Read more

June 13, 2016June 13, 2016

New Drug to Treat Psoriasis, Ixekizumab, Seen to Aid Almost 80% of Patients in Clinical Trials

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Three pivotal clinical trials assessing ixekizumab report that the drug is highly effective in treating moderate to severe psoriasis in a majority of patients. The findings, which led to the drug’s approval, are detailed in the study “Phase ... Read more

June 8, 2016

Review Study Finds Strong Link Between Smoking and Development of Psoriasis

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The association between tobacco smoking and the onset of psoriasis was recently reviewed in a study, “Psoriasis and smoking: links and risks,” published in Psoriasis: Targets and Therapy. Tobacco smoke ... Read more