Posts by: Patricia Inacio, PhD

Patricia Inacio, PhD

Patricia holds her Ph.D. in Cell Biology from University Nova de Lisboa, and has served as an author on several research projects and fellowships, as well as major grant applications for European Agencies. She also served as a PhD student research assistant in the Laboratory of Doctor David A. Fidock, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Columbia University, New York.

March 30, 2017March 30, 2017

Severe Psoriasis Affects More Men Than Women, Swedish Study Shows

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A nationwide study in Sweden supports the long-held but unproven notion that men are more prone to developing severe psoriasis than women. The research, “Severity of Psoriasis Differs Between Men ... Read more

March 14, 2017

Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Often Disagree with Rheumatologists on Disease Activity, Study Suggests

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Psoriatic arthritis patients’ perception of their disease activity is often different from their rheumatologists, according to the results of a new analysis. The study, “Misalignment between physicians and patient satisfaction with ... Read more

December 6, 2016

Novan’s Nitric Oxide-Releasing Therapy Candidate Shows Positive Results for Psoriasis

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Novan, Inc. recently announced positive results of the company’s preclinical study investigating the efficacy of its lead nitric oxide-releasing candidate, SB414, in treating psoriasis. Nitric oxide is a gas that ... Read more

October 18, 2016

Gel with Immusuppressant Substances Relieves Psoriasis Symptoms, Study Shows

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A topical gel made of lipospheres with immunosuppressants curcumin and tacrolimus shows deep skin penetration and improvements in psoriatic skin. The study, “Tacrolimus and curcumin co-loaded liposphere gel: Synergistic combination towards management ... Read more

May 4, 2016May 4, 2016

Possible Genetic Mechanism Links Psoriasis with Obesity, Danish Twin Study Indicates

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A possible common genetic mechanism linking psoriasis and metabolic syndromes, including obesity, is the key finding of a recent report performed with Danish twins by a team of researchers at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. ... Read more