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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALSFeatures and Articles about Psoriasis
Golf star Phil Mickelson announced 10th August 2010 that he has been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis ... |
BBC News - Health report women who drink beer regularly are more likely to develop the skin disease psoriasis ... |
Contest Winner attend a Style Consultation with Tim Gunn *NEW* |
2010 Addressing Psoriasis™ contest winners attend a Style Consultation with Tim Gunn in New York City. Five winners with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis receive individualized advice to help achieve their best personal style. ... |
A clinical trial initiated by the Ministry of Health at the Government Ayurveda college in Thiruvananthapuram underlines that Ayurvastra can be effective in healing certain diseases ... |
Psoriasis linked to Higher Depression, Anxiety and Suicidal Feelings |
Patients with psoriasis have a higher risk of developing depression or anxiety, and having suicidal feelings, says a report ... |
The Psoriasis Association announce the 5 podcasts regarding Psoriatic Arthritis which you can download and listen to ... |
Obesity in Early Adulthood Associated With Risk of Psoriatic Arthritis |
Among persons with Psoriasis, those who reported being obese at age 18 had an increased risk of developing Psoriatic Arthritis, according to a recent report ... |
New research into a range of common skin diseases affecting hundreds of thousands of Britons will this week reveal the true impact of the conditions on the lives of patients ... |
According to Dutch research reported at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the European League Against Rheumatism inf Rome, alcohol consumption appears to be associated with a reduced risk of developing several forms of arthritis ... |
Trial to Compare Efficacy & Safety of Betesil Medicated Plaster Versus Daivobet/Dovobet |
A clinical trial is underway to compare the efficacy and safety of Betesil® medicated plaster versus Daivobet®/Dovobet® ointment in the treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis ... |
NICE Final Draft Guidance recommends Improved Access to Psoriatic Arthritis Treatments |
Three treatments for psoriatic arthritis are recommended in final draft guidance published on 11 June 2010 by the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) ... |
A recent study and story broadcast on America's CNN shows that Dead Sea salts can help in the treatment of conditions such as psoriasis ... |
Olympic swimmer Dara Torres Teams up with the National Psoriasis Foundation |
Olympic swimmer Dara Torres recently teamed up with the National Psoriasis Foundation to launch a national public service announcement to raise awareness of psoriasis ... |
According to US New Health, Singer LeAnn Rimes hit her lowest points when her psoriasis was so bad she actually started bleeding on stage ... |
Humira replaces Enbrel as the Dermatologists preferred treatment |
Decision Resources finds that surveyed dermatologists view Abbott/Eisai's Humira as the most efficacious therapy for the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis ... |
My Face is the Only Place I Don't Have Psoriasis says Ruth Watson |
In a Daily Mail online article, Ruth Watson describes what it's like to have psoriaisis, particularly on her hands ... |
NRAS Service Reform Recommendations Endorsed by Audit Office |
The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) is delighted that the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has endorsed the recommendations of the National Audit Office and their own recommendations for improvements to rheumatology services that will improve patient outcomes and make better use of public resources ... |
Many people, both in the UK and worldwide, prefer to choose a more natural, homeopathic approach when they are taken ill or feel under the weather ... |
Clinical trials to test the effectiveness of two prescription drugs for the debilitating skin condition psoriasis have revealed significant differences that should help inform physicians treating patients with the condition ... |
While the majority of women pay attention to their nails, a new report from the USA has found that this particular part of the body can be a window into an individual’s general health ... |
Most people will have a rash or minor skin irritation at some point in their lives. But for some, an unbearable itch becomes a way of life. Teens First for Health finds out more ... |
Scientists have uncovered a new role played by Vitamin C in protecting the skin ... |
Following considerable recent development work, Espere Healthcare Ltd announce the launch of HydRapid™ Triple Action Lotion ... |
Research Identifies Genetic “Master Regulator” in Skin Formation |
Researchers at Oregon State University have found one gene in the human body that appears to be a master regulator for skin development, in research that could help address everything from skin diseases such as eczema or psoriasis to the wrinkling of skin as people age ... |
| Psoriasis - The Naked Truth |
Around 5.1 million people suffer from psoriasis in Europe, with the worldwide figure believed to be around 80 million. 19 of those have now been photographed by Ralf Tooten and included in an exhibition to be shown throughout Europe ... |
| Raptiva should no longer be prescribed |
Doctors in the European Union should not issue further prescriptions for Raptiva (efalizumab), from Serono, because of safety concerns. Raptiva has been authorised in the European Union (EU) since September 2004 to treat adult patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis ... |
| Online support communities are valuable to psoriasis patients |
| A study recently published in the Archives of Dermatology evaluates the usefulness of online support communities and has found that psoriasis sufferers may find help concerning their emotional welfare which they otherwise may struggle to find in the medical community ... |
| Higher levels of obesity hormone in patients with Psoriasis |
| Patients with the skin disease psoriasis appear more likely to have higher levels of leptin (a hormone produced by fat cells that may contribute to obesity and other metabolic abnormalities) than persons without psoriasis, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals ... |
| Psoriasis Winter Blues |
| With the weather turning cooler and the festive season upon us, does your Psoriasis worsen? What are the main factors influencing flare-ups? ... |
| Doctors Put Forth First International Guidlines for Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis |
| Rheumatologists, dermatologists, and patient advocates have come together to publish the first-ever international guidelines for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis, a disease that mainly affects people who have psoriasis but also some people without it ... |
| The singer LeAnn Rimes talks about her life with Psoriasis: Stop Hiding - Start Living |
| The American singer and songwriter LeAnn Rimes talks about her experience of living with psoriasis in a video shown on the Stop Hiding campaign website ... |
| New Study Shows Smoking Increases Risk of Psoriasis |
| Another disease can be added to the list of smoking-related disorders – psoriasis. Researchers have found that smoking increases the risk of developing psoriasis ... |
| Psoriasis Guide |
| IMR International Limited, developers of e-communication and clinical information solutions, announce the launch of a comprehensive guide to psoriasis within its new public health portal ... |
| Grenz Rays Therapy |
| Grenz rays therapy involves exposing the skin to low-energy, non-penetrative, electromagnetic radiation. It is used in several inflammatory skin conditions (including certain localised forms of eczema and psoriasis), when other therapies have failed ... |
| Penn Researchers Find Psoriasis Patients at Increased Risk for Heart Attack |
| (Philadelphia, PA) - Psoriasis is an independent risk factor for myocardial infarction (MI; heart attack), and this risk is greatest in young patients with severe psoriasis, according to Joel M. Gelfand, MD, MSCE, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine ... |
| The Teen Project - Interim Report |
| Research has highlighted the potentially severe and disabling psychological impacts associated with psoriasis ... |
| Nicotine Replacement |
| Smoking is thought to be one of the triggers for psoriasis. Nicotine Replacement should be used to help Smokers cut down as well as quit: new guidance ... |
| Dithranol Research |
| Scientists at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, studying the effects of a drug used in the treatment of a distressing skin condition, have found that it is actually killing off the cells which are the cause of the problem ... |
| Drug Breakthrough |
| An international team led by a dermatologist at The University of Manchester has found that treatment with the emerging drug infliximab, marketed as Remicade, can quickly and significantly improve psoriasis symptoms ... |
| NIH Acupuncture and Arthritis Research |
| Acupuncture provides pain relief and improves function for people with osteoarthritis of the knee and serves as an effective complement to standard care ... |
| NIAMS Research Findings |
| Three recent studies funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases are helping scientists and doctors to understand how the inflammatory skin disease psoriasis behaves at the molecular level, and what role genes play in predisposing people toward this disease ... |
| Flower Essence Remedies |
| Nature has provided us with the most stunning variety of flowering plants not only to delight us by lifting our spirits but also by giving each plant species specific therapeutic values ... |
| Heal Yourself Using Plants from your Own Garden |
| Your back garden is a treasure trove of healing herbs and flowers which can be used at little expense to make a range of healing products and health remedies. In this article, skin care expert Kolbjørn Borseth of Aromantic explains step-by-step how to make compresses ... |
| Research offers Hope for Psoriasis Sufferers |
| Scientists at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, studying the effects of a drug used in the treatment of a distressing skin condition, have found that it is actually killing off the cells which are the cause of the problem ... |
| Buffalo Milk and the Effects on Psoriasis By Bradley Pyne |
| Bradley Pyne conducted a trial with Buffalo Milk, after seeing it's healing properties promoted on television ... |
| Tumeric helps cure Psoriasis |
| One person's success in managing their psoriasis involved eating Tumeric ... |
| Acupuncture and Arthritis |
| Acupuncture can help with many things - Arthritis is just one condition that acupuncture is proven to help ... |
| Psoriatic Arthritis - The Facts |
| Psoriasis belongs to the same basic class of diseases as rheumatoid arthritis, which is a seropositive disease ... |
| AromaCaring Factsheet |
| Aromacaring is run by Jane Ellwood, who explains how essentail oils fit into the Psoriasis Care routine ... |
| The Benefits of Sunlight |
| Sunshine may be better for you than you thought - Susan Clark, award-winning UK health journalist, explains ... |
| A Deeper Understanding of Psoriasis |
| Written by Susan Clark, award-winning UK health journalist, author & broadcaster ... |
| Treating Psoriasis with Western Herbs |
| Herbal treatment is recognised as a particularly effective treatment for chronic and acute skin conditions, and psoriasis is certainly no exception ... |
| 'Gene Hunt' Breakthrough by University of Leicester |
| A gene hunt being carried out at the University of Leicester for a skin disorder that affects over one million people in the UK alone has made a new breakthrough which could lead to the design of new and more targeted drugs ... |
| Reflexology for Psoriasis by Polly Hall |
| Reflexology is a complementary therapy working on the feet or sometimes the hands. The reflexologist uses specific movements with their hands to access their client's reflex points found on the feet or hands ... |
| How to Heal Yourself from Psoriasis by Kolbjørn Borseth |
| Psoriasis is a common, often inherited, skin disorder which occurs when the production rate of new skin cells is accelerated ... |
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