Journal article
Mitigation of disease- and treatment-related risks in patients with psoriatic arthritis
Arthritis research & therapy, v 19(1), pp 63-63
20 Mar 2017
PMID: 28320454
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Abstract
Psoriatic arthritis is a part of the family of diseases referred to as spondyloarthropathies, a diverse group of chronic inflammatory disorders with common clinical, radiographic, and genetic features. Peripheral arthritis is the most common symptom of psoriatic arthritis and patients also frequently experience involvement of the entheses, spine, skin, and nails. Due to the diverse clinical spectrum of disease severity, tissues affected, and associated comorbidities, the treatment of psoriatic arthritis can be challenging and it is necessary to mitigate risks associated with both the disease and its treatment. These risks include disease-specific, treatment-related, and psychological risks. Disease-specific risks include those associated with disease progression that can limit functional status and be mitigated through early diagnosis and initiation of treatment. Risks also arise from comorbidities that are associated with psoriatic arthritis such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes mellitus, and gastrointestinal inflammation. Patient outcomes can be affected by the treatment strategy employed and the pharmacologic agents administered. Additionally, it is important for physicians to be aware of risks specific to each therapeutic option. The impact of psoriatic arthritis is not limited to the skin and joints and it is common for patients to experience quality-of-life impairment. Patients are also more likely to have depression, anxiety, and alcoholism. This article reviews the many risks associated with psoriatic arthritis and provides guidance on mitigating these risks.
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- Title
- Mitigation of disease- and treatment-related risks in patients with psoriatic arthritis
- Creators
- Martin Bergman - Taylor Hospital, 8 Morton Avenue, Suite 304, Ridley Park, PA, 19078, USA. mjbergman@prodigy.netAmy Lundholm - Lankenau Medical Center
- Publication Details
- Arthritis research & therapy, v 19(1), pp 63-63
- Publisher
- Springer BMC
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Medicine (Graduate)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000396665000005
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85015661608
- Other Identifier
- 991021916797304721
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