Latest Psoriasis Stories
MENLO PARK, California and BALLERUP, Denmark, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Virobay, Inc. and LEO Pharma A/S today announced that their collaboration on the development of an oral treatment for psoriasis has reached an important milestone as Virobay has now initiated a Phase 1 clinical trial of VBY-891 - a selective cathepsin S inhibitor. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130221/595427 ) The first Phase 1 trial of VBY-891 is a double-blind,...
Alan McStravick for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Over the previous several years, medical professionals have noted and documented marked increases in the prevalence of autoimmune diseases. An international team of scientists and researchers have come together in an attempt to identify the cause behind the increase in diseases like multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and other diseases. What they have learned is that there is a connection between dietary salt intake...
Survey finds that this common ailment has a big impact on quality of life ROCKLIN, Calif., Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Most people expect some aches and pains due to arthritis as they age, but a new survey by the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) finds that many with arthritis face significant disability due to the condition. In addition, those with arthritis live with fears about the course of their condition. In combination, these factors erode quality of...
BALLERUP, Denmark and PLANEGG-MARTINSRIED, Germany, February 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LEO Pharma A/S, a global pharmaceutical company specialising in dermatology, has entered into an exclusive research and license agreement with the German biotech company 4SC Discovery GmbH with the primary aim of jointly researching, developing and commercialising an oral treatment for inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis. (Logo:...
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) led collaborative efforts among clinical, biomedical and public health experts to develop the first-ever public health agenda for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, giving federal recognition to millions of Americans living with these diseases. A short article on the agenda was released online today in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, highlighting the gaps in...
(H.R. 460) would end specialty tier cost sharing and provide relief for millions with arthritis ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Arthritis Foundation supports new bipartisan legislation introduced in the House of Representatives this week that will increase affordability of medications for more than seven million Americans, including 300,000 children, with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and other inflammatory diseases. If passed, the Patients' Access to Treatment...
Northwestern Medicine dermatologist offers tips to relieve dry winter skin CHICAGO, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following a whirlwind couple of days, colder, less-humid temperatures are back in Chicago bringing with them the increase in tight, itchy, red and uncomfortable skin. While it can be challenging to keep your skin hydrated during the winter months, Northwestern Medicine(®) dermatologists say simple modifications to your daily skin care routine can help. "The...
Giving up on treatment and prohibitive costs are primary reasons for not seeking care PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Despite having insurance,people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis spend thousands in out-of-pocket costs for health care, according to a study by University of California, Davis dermatologist Dr. April Armstrong using data from the National Psoriasis Foundation. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130130/DC50748-INFO ) The...
Psoriasis Free for Life is a brand new solution made by Katy Wilson, who claims to help people get the natural psoriasis treatment effectively. A full Psoriasis Free for Life review in a series of health reviews reveals whether or not the solution is safe. Seattle, Wa (PRWEB) January 18, 2013 Psoriasis Free for Life is a creation of Katy Wilson, who promises to give sufferers the natural psoriasis treatment to help them get rid of skin problems. Katy suffered from psoriasis for 15 years,...
Understanding the Connection Between Stress and Hives Roslyn, NY (PRWEB) January 15, 2013 New studies currently underway may help pinpoint connections between chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives caused by an unknown source) and stress, good news for the majority of patients whose hives have no clear cause. Researchers are examining the connections between major life stressors and hives, post-traumatic stress disorder and hives, and the effect of hypnosis and relaxation techniques on...
