Study links psoriasis treatment and improvement in heart artery disease

(NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute) Researchers have found that treating psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease, with biologic drugs that target immune system activity can reduce the early plaque buildup that clogs arteries, restricts blood flow, and leads to heart attacks and stroke. The findings highlight how immunotherapies that treat inflammatory conditions might play a role in the reduction of cardiovascular disease risks.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news