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June 19th 2024
A study describes the structure and function differences of the Achilles tendon for PsA patients who self-report pain and those who don’t.
New research designed to measure the accuracy and validity of a trio of tools designed to assess quality of life in psoriatic arthritis patients indicates that none are comprehensive enough to be used alone and suggests that caregivers use 2 of the assessments in tandem.
Psoriasis Treatment May Trigger Significant Adverse Effects
Study results suggest that a treatment for psoriasis and multiple sclerosis may induce a dangerous adverse effect, particularly in women. The finding is potentially important, because while treatment with fumaric acid esters has been around for more than 40 years, it is now being used more widely in the United States, Germany, and other areas.
Golimumab Reduces Symptom Severity in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis
Study shows treatment with golimumab, with or without concomitant methotrexate, reduces symptom severity and improves disease outcomes in patients with psoriatic arthritis. However, adding methotrexate may increase the efficacy of golimumab.
Symptom Severity Decreases in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis who Undergo Weight-Loss Surgery
A retrospective analysis of patients who underwent bariatric surgery suggests that significant weight loss significantly lessens the symptoms of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Are Older TNF Inhibitors More Effective at Treating Psoriatic Arthritis Than Newer Drugs?
A meta-study of randomized controlled trials indicates that older TNF-inhibitors such as etanercept or infliximab treat psoriatic arthritis more effectively than newer TNF-inhibitors.