Psoriatic arthritis linked to interstitial lung disease prevalence
Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Face Hidden Lung Risk Doctors Often Miss
A systematic review finds 3% of psoriatic arthritis patients have interstitial lung disease, with smoking increasing risk. Imaging-based dia…
Hidden lung scarring affects about 1 in 20 psoriatic arthritis patients, and smoking triples the risk, a new analysis shows.
Targeted therapies for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis significantly alter lipid profiles across diverse patient populations
Psoriasis drugs change heart risk in surprising ways
A comprehensive meta-analysis of 24,575 patients reveals that targeted therapies for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis consistently modify l…
Some common psoriasis drugs sharply raise cholesterol while others lower it, forcing doctors to rethink how they protect their patients’ hea…
Meta-analysis of sirolimus for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in kidney transplant recipients
Sirolimus lowers skin cancer risk in kidney transplant patients
This meta-analysis of four randomized trials in kidney transplant recipients with prior cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma found that switchi…
A review of studies shows switching to sirolimus can cut skin cancer rates, but it may cause more side effects.
Rapid review and meta-analysis of psychological distress in adults undergoing Mohs micrographic surgery
Mohs Surgery Linked To Psychological Distress In Adults
This rapid review and meta-analysis examined psychological adverse events in adults undergoing Mohs micrographic surgery.
A rapid review found psychological distress is common after Mohs surgery, with risks often missing from consent forms.
5-Fluorouracil and MAL-PDT vs Surgery for Bowen's Disease: 4-Year Outcomes
Surgery kept skin cancer away better than two light-based treatments in this trial
This multicenter RCT compared 5-fluorouracil, methylaminolevulinate photodynamic therapy (MAL-PDT), and surgical excision (SE) in 250 patien…
Surgery offered the highest chance of staying cancer-free for four years, while light-based treatments showed lower success rates in this st…
Ixekizumab shows efficacy in children with enthesitis-related and juvenile psoriatic arthritis
New drug ixekizumab shows promise for children with arthritis
This multicentre, open-label, phase 3 study evaluated ixekizumab in 101 children with enthesitis-related arthritis or juvenile psoriatic art…
A phase 3 study found ixekizumab helped many children with arthritis meet response criteria at week 16, with mostly mild side effects report…
Brodalumab Improves Palmoplantar Pustulosis in Japanese Adults in Phase 3 Trial
Brodalumab shows benefit for palmoplantar pustulosis in Japanese adults
This randomized Phase 3 trial in Japanese adults with palmoplantar pustulosis found that brodalumab 210 mg improved PPPASI scores similarly …
A Phase 3 trial found brodalumab improved skin scores for palmoplantar pustulosis in Japanese adults, though infection risks were frequent.
Meta-analysis finds early-stage cutaneous angiosarcoma linked to longer survival
Early Detection Key for Rare Skin Cancer Survival
This meta-analysis of 159 patients with cutaneous angiosarcoma found that early-stage disease was associated with longer average survival an…
For a rare skin cancer, catching it early may mean longer survival and delayed recurrence, but treatment type didn't matter.
Tralokinumab maintains efficacy in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis up to 152 weeks
Tralokinumab keeps skin clear for up to four years in adults
This post hoc interim analysis of the ECZTEND open-label extension trial evaluated adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis who comp…
New data shows a specific eczema drug keeps skin clear for up to four years in adults who need long-term relief.
Systematic review shows regional differences in HS comorbidity prevalence across North America, Europe, and Asia
Regional differences in health risks for hidradenitis suppurativa patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis examines the prevalence of hidradenitis suppurativa-associated comorbidities across North America, …
A meta-analysis reveals how hidradenitis suppurativa patients in North America, Europe, and the Middle East/Asia face different odds for dia…
Systematic review of advancements and challenges in NK cell immunotherapy for malignancies
New NK cell therapies show promise for treating cancer
This systematic review evaluates Natural Killer (NK) cell immunotherapy, including CAR-NK, BiKEs, TriKEs, and CIML-NK cells, for hematologic…
New ways to use Natural Killer cells could help fight cancer while keeping the risk of dangerous immune reactions very low.
Preclinical study shows hydrogel microneedle patches sample microbes and immune cells in humans and mice
Hydrogel patches sample skin microbes and immune cells in humans and mice
This primary research article describes a preclinical study using hydrogel-coated microneedle patches in humans and murine models.
A new hydrogel patch successfully collected skin microbes and immune cells from both people and mice without causing harm.