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Cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis: a systematic literature review
Abstract Previous epidemiological studies have demonstrated a high prevalence of cardiovascular (CV) risk factors in psoriasis patients, including metabolic syndrome, cigarette smoking, obesity, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance and dyslipidaemia. An increase in CV morbidity and mortality attributable to psoriasis is still under question. Primary objective: to assess CV morbidity and mortality in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) including stroke, coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction (MI) and peripheral artery disease. Secondary objectives: to assess if psoriasis per se is an independent C...
Source: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology - July 11, 2013 Category: Dermatology Authors: C. Horreau, C. Pouplard, E. Brenaut, T. Barnetche, L. Misery, B. Cribier, D. Jullien, S. Aractingi, F. Aubin, P. Joly, M. Maître, J.‐P. Ortonne, C. Paul, M.‐A. Richard Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Scabies increased the risk of chronic kidney disease: a 5‐year follow‐up study
ConclusionsWe concluded that there was an increased risk for CKD among patients suffering from scabies.
Source: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology - February 1, 2013 Category: Dermatology Authors: S.‐D. Chung, K.‐H. Wang, C.‐C. Huang, H.‐C. Lin Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Increased risk of pemphigoid following scabies: a population‐based matched‐cohort study
ConclusionsThis study detected an increased risk for pemphigoid among patients suffering from scabies. Physicians treating elderly patients with a history of scabies should be alert to the development of pemphigoid.
Source: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology - March 18, 2013 Category: Dermatology Authors: S.‐D. Chung, H.‐C. Lin, K.‐H. Wang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The dream of a good night's sleep for our dermatology patients
Are you getting adequate sleep? Chances are that you are not and the repercussions could be profound. Sleep deprivation has been associated with insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, obesity, hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, anxiety and depression, and an increased risk of myocardial infarction and stroke. Quality of life (QoL) may suffer by poor job performance, an increased risk of accidents, and family stress.1
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - August 2, 2021 Category: Dermatology Authors: Warren R. Heymann Tags: A clinician's perspective Source Type: research

28675 A case of systemic amyloidosis diagnosed by dermatologic consult
A 49-year-old male with PMH of hypertension and diabetes was admitted to the neurology ICU following thrombolytic therapy for left MCA occlusive thrombus. Dermatology was consulted for desquamation of the lower lip, lateral tongue, and bruising of the eyelid and cheeks. Patient originally presented to outside hospital with bilateral lower extremity swelling and shortness of breath. BNP and troponins were elevated, and ACS protocol was initiated. He had stroke-like symptoms while at the outside facility and CT showed MCA occlusive thrombus.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - August 8, 2021 Category: Dermatology Authors: Alison Huber, Dr. Emily Smith Source Type: research