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Psoriasis

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November 18, 2024

Skin Disease Signals Hidden Heart Risks

Psoriasis not only marks the skin but also significantly raises the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and cardiovascular death, highlighting an urgent need for cardiovascular screening in these patients.

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November 18, 2024

Renowned Dermatologist Goldsmith Dies at 86

"No one ever trades in a Rolls Royce—they just maintain the one they have," quipped pioneering dermatologist Lowell Goldsmith after cardiac surgery, exemplifying the wit and wisdom that marked his 57-year career advancing dermatologic medicine.

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November 08, 2024

Cancer Drug Linked to Psoriasis Risk

Cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors faced a nearly 8-fold increased risk of developing psoriasis within the first 180 days of treatment compared to those on other therapies, according to a nationwide study of over 135,000 patients.

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November 08, 2024

Large Study Maps COVID-Autoimmune Connection

Delta variant infections carried double to triple the autoimmune disease risk compared to Omicron, with notable increases in systemic lupus erythematosus (AHR, 2.50), ulcerative colitis (AHR, 2.47), and alopecia totalis (AHR, 2.51), a South Korean study of 6.9 million participants found.

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November 07, 2024

Psoriasis Risk More Than Doubles with Cancer Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

A recent study found a more than twofold increase in psoriasis risk among patients with cancer receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). The highest incidence was observed within the first 180 days of treatment. Age- and sex-stratified analyses indicated a statistically significant risk increase among older patients and male ICI users. #JAMADermatology

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