An investigation into the link between psoriasis and gout. INTRODUCTION Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects 0.08% of the global population.1 It has symptoms that tend to flare every so often, developing over a few hours and causing severe pain in the joints. It is caused by deposits of crystals of a […]
Category: Psoriatic arthritis
Systemic treatments for inflammatory disease may protect against cardiovascular risks such as stroke
Some medicines used to treat inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis might help to protect patients against cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks or stroke. INTRODUCTION Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are chronic inflammatory conditions. Rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis affect the joints, and psoriasis affects the skin. All three […]
Heart risks raised for people with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, or RA
A link between psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis and a higher chance of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious heart and circulation problems is confirmed in a detailed new study. INTRODUCTION At first glance psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis (arthritis caused by psoriasis), and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) don’t seem to have much in common with heart […]
Psoriatic arthritis more common than thought
There may be more people with a painful condition called psoriatic arthritis than previously thought, a study shows. INTRODUCTION Psoriatic arthritis is a condition that causes painful joints. It is linked to a skin condition called psoriasis, which causes a red, shiny rash. Both conditions are caused by inflammation. Any joints in your body can be affected by […]
Possible new drug option for psoriatic arthritis
INTRODUCTION Ustekinumab, a drug used to treat psoriasis, has now shown promising results for people with psoriatic arthritis, including people for whom other treatments haven’t helped. WHAT DO WE KNOW ALREADY? Psoriatic arthritis is a long-term condition that causes pain and swelling in some joints, including the spine, and in the soft tissues around the joints, such […]
Benefits of anti-TNF for psoriatic arthritis prompts early treatment questions
Medicines called anti-TNF drugs can help stop the joint damage caused by psoriatic arthritis from getting worse, according to new research. Doctors think that if people take these medicines soon enough after they are told they have psoriatic arthritis, it could help prevent damage to joints. WHAT DO WE KNOW ALREADY? Psoriatic arthritis is a […]
New treatment targets for ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis
INTRODUCTION A treatment approach based on clear targets for individual patients has helped relieve symptoms and improve quality of life for many people with rheumatoid arthritis. Now a report explains how the same approach could help people with other rheumatic conditions. WHAT DO WE KNOW ALREADY? Using clear treatment targets can help doctors and patients […]
