Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory joint disease that affects some people with psoriasis. PsA can affect multiple body tissues, including the joints, skin, and nails. Doctors use ...

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How is psoriatic arthritis diagnosed? A single medical test is not available to diagnose psoriatic arthritis. To find out whether you have psoriatic arthritis, your doctor will do the following: Look ...

Psoriasis is a common skin condition that affects 125 million people worldwide, and about 30% of those living with psoriasis will also develop psoriatic arthritis. Medication has proven effective for ...

The diagnostic evaluation of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can be challenging, as there are often no specific laboratory or clinical findings. As with most other medical conditions, the proper diagnosis ...

"The contribution of ultrasound to the understanding of the pathophysiology of PsA and improving the accuracy of diagnosis is invaluable." — Ari Polachek, MD, Tel Aviv University PsA commonly ...

A GRAPPA working group highlighted the importance of screening for comorbidities to guide treatment selection among patients with psoriatic arthritis. Identifying important comorbidities and their ...

Fast Five Quiz: Further Questions on Psoriatic Arthritis Although psoriatic arthritis was originally thought to be mild, as many as 40% of patients develop erosive and deforming arthritis. How much do ...

When the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells in both the skin and joints, the result is psoriatic arthritis—a challenging condition that affects approximately 1 million Americans. While ...

A Bristol Myers Squibb drug that was first in its class to hit a certain immunological target now has positive data from two pivotal tests in psoriatic arthritis that could support expanding use of ...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) can sometimes make everyday activities challenging. But creative changes can help you protect your joints, lessen pain, keep an active lifestyle, and enjoy your home – inside ...