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Green tea may delay onset of type 1 diabetes
A powerful antioxidant in green tea may prevent or delay the onset of type 1 diabetes, Medical College of Georgia researchers say. view more (2008-10-24)
Smoking associated with severity of psoriasis
Cigarette smoking is associated with the clinical severity of the skin disease psoriasis, and both smoking and obesity are more prevalent among psoriasis patients. view more (2005-12-20)
U-M scientists identify major psoriasis susceptibility gene
University of Michigan scientists have found a common genetic variation in an immune system gene that makes people much more likely to develop psoriasis - a disfiguring inflammatory skin disease. view more (2006-03-16)
'Allergy cells' can aggravate cancer and psoriasis
The body's mast cells are mainly associated with allergic reaction in the way they release histamine and other inflammatory substances. view more (2006-09-11)
Chamomile tea and lotion causing internal bleeding in patient on anti-coagulant medication
Researchers at the MUHC in Montreal have documented a severe case of internal hemorrhaging in a patient that drank chamomile tea and used chamomile lotion while taking anti-coagulant medication for a heart condition. view more (2006-04-28)
Drug breakthrough for psoriasis sufferers
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. view more (2005-10-14)
Genetic finding suggests alternative treatment strategy for common, complex skin disorders
A genetic finding by researchers at the National Institutes of Health provides new insight into the cause of a series of related, common and complex illnesses - including hay fever and asthma as well as the skin disorders eczema and psoriasis - and suggests a novel therapeutic approach. view more (2006-04-26)
Cancer drug may be remedy for rheumatoid arthritis, Stanford study finds
The potent cancer drug Gleevec, used to combat leukemia and some gastrointestinal cancers, may be useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis. view more (2006-09-29)
Green tea may help prevent autoimmune diseases
Green tea may help protect against autoimmune disease, Medical College of Georgia researchers say. view more (2007-04-20)
Psychology and people with disfiguring medical conditions
Psychological approaches designed to reduce social anxiety could be used to help people who are having difficulty adjusting to disfiguring medical conditions. This is one of the conclusions made today, Friday 23 March, in an article in The British Journal of Clinical Psychology. Dr Gerry Kent, Department of Psychology, Sheffield University and Dr... view more... (2001-03-21)
New findings show Enbrel significantly reduced levels of C-reactive protein
Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth (NYSE: WYE), today announced findings from a retrospective analysis, which demonstrated that ENBREL reduced C-reactive protein (CRP), a marker of inflammation, in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis following 12 weeks of treatment. view more (2008-02-04)
Scientists stop autoimmune disease without shutting off immune system
Skin is our first line of defense against infection. But people with a rare, life-threatening autoimmune disease called pemphigus vulgaris lack that protection because their immune system attacks the proteins that hold skin cells together. view more (2006-08-23)
Study compares treatments for chronic plaque psoriasis
UV-A therapy was found to be more effective than narrowband UV-B therapy in treating patients with chronic plaque psoriasis. view more (2006-07-18)
Psoriasis associated with increased risk for heart attack
Adults with psoriasis, especially younger patients with severe psoriasis, appear to be at increased risk for a heart attack. view more (2006-10-11)
Green tea holds promise as new treatment for inflammatory skin diseases
Green tea could hold promise as a new treatment for skin disorders such as psoriasis and dandruff, Medical College of Georgia researchers say. view more (2007-08-07)
Short-term topical corticosteroid use may offer relief for patients with acute form of psoriasis
Researchers suggest a short-term application of topical corticosteroids and maintenance with a less potent agent for patients with intertriginous psoriasis (IP). view more (2006-09-19)
Study provides guidelines for treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis
A study published by the Cleveland Clinic and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) provides the medical community for the first time with specific guidelines for treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), previously known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), a condition that affects approximately one in every 1,000 children. view more (2005-10-05)
Glucocorticoid plays key role in skin abnormalities induced by psychological stress
Inhibiting glucocorticoid, a type of steroid, can prevent skin abnormalities induced by psychological stress, according to a new study from the December issue of the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology. view more (2006-12-01)
NICE gives backing for the use of advanced biological therapies to treat severe psoriasis
The UK National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has today issued guidance for the use of the targeted biological therapies, Enbrel® (etanercept) and Raptiva® (efalizumab), to treat adult patients with severe plaque psoriasis. view more (2006-07-27)
Remicade therapy shown to improve productivity in patients treated for chronic plaque psoriasis
Investigators reported today at the American Academy of Dermatology annual meeting that patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis receiving REMICADE® (infliximab) induction and maintenance therapy experienced significant improvements in productivity at week 10, which were sustained through week 50. view more (2007-02-05)
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