Incidence of Psoriatic Arthritis Among Patients Receiving Biologic Treatments for Psoriasis: A Nested Case –Control Study
ConclusionOur findings show a statistically and clinically significant decreased risk for developing PsA among patients with psoriasis who receive biologic treatments. The results suggest that biologic medications should be considered for patients who present with significant risk factors for PsA at an earlier stage of treatment.
Source: Arthritis and Rheumatology - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Yael Shalev Rosenthal,
Naama Schwartz,
Iftach Sagy,
Lev Pavlovsky Tags: Full Length Source Type: research
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