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NPF partners with Inspire.com to improve online message board Talkpsoriasis

Sebastiaan — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:55:05 +0000

TalkPsoriasis will better serve its community with more features and connections PORTLAND, Ore. (January 20, 2011)—Today, TalkPsoriasis, the largest online community for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, received a new look and improved features with the launch of the site on Inspire.com—a platform that connects patients, families, friends, caregivers and health professionals for health and wellness support through safe and [...]

Abbott withdraws applications for psoriasis drug briakinumab

Sebastiaan — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:39:45 +0000

Abbott reported in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission that it withdrew applications in the US, EU for its experimental psoriasis drug briakinumab.

Under the Spotlight Living With Psoriasis

Sebastiaan — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:02:30 +0000

More than 125 million people worldwide suffer from psoriasis. Psoriasis has the potential to affect much more than the skin It can devastate peoples’ lives, preventing them from fulfilling their full potential and needs to be taken more seriously. Under the Spotlight is a new series of unique documentaries, told by those living with the [...]

Childhood Psoriasis – A Challenge For All

Sebastiaan — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:18:54 +0000

“Childhood Psoriasis – A Challenge For All” is the theme of the World Psoriasis Day 2010. Each year on October 29th, we celebrate World Psoriasis Day an international day of recognition and awareness for the people living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. All children are invited to join the World Psoriasis Day International Drawing Competition for [...]

Can fish oil supplements improve psoriasis symptoms?

Sebastiaan — Wed, 05 May 2010 09:08:06 +0000

The MayoClinic answer to this question in their latest newsletter. Do you take fish oil supplements? Do they help improve psoriasis symptoms? Answer from Lawrence E. Gibson, M.D A number of studies show that fish oil supplements may reduce inflammation and improve psoriasis symptoms, such as itching and scaling. However, not all studies have shown [...]