This content is machine translated Comorbidity Research Psoriasis as a systemic disease – study findings on comorbid depression Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsoA) often have a significant impact on the daily life and quality of life of those affected. The prevalence of mental health comorbidities is increased, with…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Interview with Prof. Dr. med. Pascal Richette Facing the challenges of psoriatic arthritis management Despite remarkable progress in the treatment of patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), the management of this chronic disease still poses major challenges [1]. In the following interview, Prof. Pascal Richette,…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Osteopenia Prevent bone loss – avoid vitamin D deficiency Osteoporosis and osteomalacia are two metabolic bone diseases that reduce bone mass. In osteoporosis, there is a decrease in bone mass, but the ratio between bone mineralization and bone matrix…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Mild to moderate psoriasis vulgaris Swiss treatment pathway for topical psoriasis therapy 2021 Topical treatment of plaque psoriasis has a high priority in the everyday clinical practice. In mild symptoms, topical topical preparations are the mainstay of therapy; in moderate to severe cases, they…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Gout Management in practice Once called the “disease of kings,” gout is now a common disease due to prosperity. The genetic predisposition for the metabolic disorder is inherited, but various conditions come together for…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) Health-related quality of life in PsA – validation of the German version of the PsAQoL. The course of psoriatic arthritis has a significant impact on the quality of life of those affected. The German version of the PsAQoL questionnaire is an empirically validated measurement instrument…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Plaque psoriasis Secukinumab ready-to-use 300 mg injection convinces The EMA-approved new route of administration for the IL-17A inhibitor allows the recommended dosage to be administered in a single injection. Data analyses of the pivotal phase IIIb MATURE study…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Joint diagnostics: dorsal heel pain – lesions of the Achilles tendon Lesions of the Achilles tendons are among the most common tendon pathologies. In addition to excessive forefoot pronation and Haglund deformity, predisposing factors include certain sports and certain pre-existing conditions…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated IBD matters Extraintestinal manifestations and comorbidities Many patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) suffer from disease-associated symptoms outside the gastrointestinal tract. Classic extraintestinal manifestations (EIM) that may occur in association with IBD include rheumatologic, ocular, cutaneous,…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Diagnosis and therapy of SSc-ILD No simple cases Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a common organ manifestation in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). It is considered a major cause of morbidity and mortality here. Early diagnosis and initiation…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Psoriatic arthritis (PsoA) Cardiovascular risk assessment in PsoA – a current “top priority”. Patients with psoriatic arthritis are at increased risk for metabolic comorbidities and cardiovascular disease. During the World Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis Congress organized by IFPA in Stockholm, various approaches to…
