National Psoriasis Foundation Newsfeed http://meltwaternews.com/ Breaking news on psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis Psoriasis Foundation CEO joins CEOs of 47 leading health organizations calling on Congress to reform health care. http://www.nationalhealthcouncil.org/NHC_Files/Pdf_Files/ToPresidentandCongress_06-01-09.pdf 2009-06-11T23:25:00+00:00 The National Psoriasis Foundation along with 47 leading national patient organizations have called on President Obama and members of Congress to enact health care reform legislation that guarantees effective and affordable health coverage for all Americans. National Health Council National Health Council Unexpected Bacterial Diversity On Human Skin; New Approaches For Treating, Preventing Skin Diseases http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/05/090528142821.htm 2009-06-08T23:02:00+00:00 ScienceDaily (May 29, 2009) — The health of our skin — one of the body's first lines of defense against illness and injury — depends upon the delicate balance between our own cells and the millions of bacteria and other one-celled microbes that live on its surface. To better understand this balance, National Institutes of Health researchers have set out to explore the skin's microbiome, which is all of the DNA, or genomes, of all of the microbes that inhabit human skin. Science Daily Science Daily New guidelines for the management of psoriasis http://www.wptv.com/content/health/story/New-guidelines-for-the-management-of-psoriasis/4rCDKUp96UWSLOEUxVs4mQ.cspx 2009-06-06T01:03:33+00:00 Related Links Skin Care Website Academy of Dermatology Guidelines SCHAUMBURG, IL -- Based on an extensive review of scientific literature on psoriasis and the opinion of recognized psoriasis experts, the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) has released new guidelines of care for the management and... WPTV NewsChannel 5 WPTV NewsChannel 5 New excimer laser enables psoriasis and vitiligo treatments three times faster http://www.bioopticsworld.com/display_article/363910/131/none/none/NEWSA/New-excimer-laser-enables-psoriasis-and-vitiligo-treatments-three-times-faste 2009-06-03T03:37:18+00:00 JUNE 2, 2009--PhotoMedex, Inc. (Montgomeryville, PA), developer of proprietary excimer laser and fiber optic systems for dermatological applications, has announced the availability of its XTRAC Velocity Excimer Laser, a device it says is "expected to redefine laser treatment options for patients suffering... Bio Optics World Bio Optics World Making awareness contagious http://www.parkrecord.com/summit_county-sports/ci_12479438 2009-05-30T04:41:17+00:00 National Psoriasis Walk comes to Salt Lake... ParkRecord.com ParkRecord.com Psoralen and UVA light therapy (PUVA) for psoriasis http://health.msn.com/health-topics/skin-and-hair/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100071172 2009-05-27T14:46:28+00:00 Pills, lotions, or bath salts Generic Name: methoxsalen A psoralen medication is taken 1½ to 2 hours before you are exposed to ultraviolet A (UVA) light (PUVA). MSN Health & Fitness MSN Health & Fitness FDA extends review on J&J psoriasis drug candidate - News Wires - CNBC.com http://www.cnbc.com/id/30957453 2009-05-27T11:17:18+00:00 ET Text Size NEW YORK - Johnson & Johnson said late Tuesday that regulators have extended a review period on a drug candidate intended to treat psoriasis. CNBC CNBC Dermatologists Release Psoriasis Care Guidelines http://health.msn.com/health-topics/alternative-medicine/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100204609 2009-05-23T02:48:32+00:00 Biologic use is expected to enhance quality of treatment and patient... MSN Health & Fitness MSN Health & Fitness Five scientists each receive $50,000 from National Psoriasis Foundation for promising research http://psoriasis.org/news/press/2009/090430_grant_recipients_09.php 2009-04-30T16:21:00+00:00 Psoriasis Foundation Press Release Psoriasis Foundation Press Release Isotechnika Inc. Announces Phase 3 ESSENCE Data Meets Primary Endpoint in Psoriasis http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?NewsEntityId=136780&Source=TopBreaking 2009-04-28T17:59:00+00:00 BioSpace BioSpace SIMPONI (golimumab) Receives FDA Approval as First Once-Monthly Anti-TNF for Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/04-24-2009/0005012746&EDATE= 2009-04-24T20:03:00+00:00 PR Newswire PR Newswire Psoriasis Associated With Diabetes And High Blood Pressure In Women http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090420170754.htm 2009-04-21T16:47:00+00:00 Science Daily Science Daily Health Canada Approves Centocor Ortho Biotech Inc. and Schering-Plough Corporation (SGP)'s SIMPONI(TM) for Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis; First World Regulatory Approval for SIMPONI http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?NewsEntityId=134735&Source=TopBreaking 2009-04-14T18:11:00+00:00 BioSpace BioSpace National Psoriasis Foundation statement on Genentech withdrawing Raptiva http://www.psoriasis.org/news/stories/2009/090408_raptivawithdrawl.php 2009-04-09T00:05:00+00:00 National Psoriasis Foundation National Psoriasis Foundation Genentech Announces Voluntary Withdrawal of Raptiva from the U.S. Market http://www.gene.com/gene/news/press-releases/display.do?method=detail&id=12047 2009-04-08T20:58:00+00:00 Genentech Genentech Investigational Anti-TNF Biologic Modestly Helpful in Psoriatic Arthritis http://www.medpagetoday.com/Rheumatology/Arthritis/13629 2009-04-08T19:56:00+00:00 MedPage MedPage Genetic 'master regulator' in skin formation identified http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/E-newsletter/Genetic-master-regulator-in-skin-formation-identif/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/591873?contextCategoryId=40160 2009-04-07T17:55:00+00:00 Modern Medicine Modern Medicine Psoriasis may reflect systemic inflammation, heart disease http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/04/06/hlsb0406.htm 2009-04-06T21:45:00+00:00 Meltwater Meltwater Unraveling psoriasis at a genetic level http://rss.msnbc.msn.com/id/29997496/ 2009-04-02T13:48:18+00:00 New research may lead to better treatments for the embarrassing... MSNBC MSNBC AAD: Anti-TNF Therapy Improves Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/AAD/13172 2009-03-26T20:40:00+00:00 Medpage Medpage Terri Theisen elected to National Psoriasis Foundation Board of Trustees http://psoriasis.org/news/press/2009/092010_theisen.php 2009-03-20T21:54:00+00:00 Psoriasis Foundation Psoriasis Foundation Need advocacy for psoriasis research http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=279542&src= 2009-03-19T05:30:14+00:00 Letter to the... Daily Herald Daily Herald Low-Dose Acitretin Shown Effective in Nail Psoriasis http://www.modernmedicine.com/modernmedicine/Modern+Medicine+Now/Low-Dose-Acitretin-Shown-Effective-in-Nail-Psorias/ArticleNewsFeed/Article/detail/587664?contextCategoryId=40161 2009-03-17T19:23:36+00:00 Research finds the skin psoriasis medication rivals the effectiveness of... Modern Medicine Modern Medicine New Laser for Psoriasis Aims to Cut Treatment http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123725100180049943.html 2009-03-17T01:36:32+00:00 By LAURA JOHANNES The excimer laser, best known for its use in eye surgery, is now being used to treat psoriasis. Physicians say the laser is extremely effective for small areas affected by the skin disease -- such as a knee or elbow. The Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal LeAnn Rimes shares her personal struggle with psoriasis in nation's capital http://www.psoriasis.org/news/press/2009/090311_leann.php 2009-03-11T19:41:00+00:00 Psoriasis Foundation Press Release Psoriasis Foundation Press Release Congress takes on nation's most prevalent autoimmune disease http://www.psoriasis.org/news/press/2009/090311_pparcca.php 2009-03-11T19:02:00+00:00 Psoriasis Foundation Press Release Psoriasis Foundation Press Release Tim Gunn’s Fashion Therapy for Psoriasis http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/06/tim-gunns-fashion-therapy-for-psoriasis/ 2009-03-06T23:46:00+00:00 Tim Gunn may be best known as the exacting mentor to the stressed-out designers of “Project Runway,” but he is also a self-described “fashion therapist,” offering counseling and kindness to style-challenged women on his television show, “Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style.” The New York Times Blogs The New York Times Blogs Dermatologists Caution That Severe Cases of Psoriasis Can be Associated with Other Serious Medical Conditions http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/dermatologists-caution-severe-cases-psoriasis/story.aspx?guid=%7BA5A92F1B-E597-45D2-8954-3BD2CFC70494%7D 2009-03-05T22:04:42+00:00 SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2009 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- On the surface, the thick, red, scaly, itchy plaques of psoriasis - which have been shown to have a significant negative impact on a person's overall quality of life - may not appear to pose a serious health risk for patients. Market Watch Market Watch National Psoriasis Foundation launches new mission statement http://www.psoriasis.org/news/stories/2009/090304_mission.php 2009-03-05T00:20:00+00:00 Psoriasis Foundation Psoriasis Foundation "Project Runway's" Tim Gunn launches Addressing Psoriasis™ campaign to advocate that patients shouldn't let psoriasis impact personal style http://www.psoriasis.org/news/press/2009/090304_AddPso.php 2009-03-04T16:46:00+00:00 Psoriasis Foundation Press Release Psoriasis Foundation Press Release American Academy of Dermatology Issues New Guidelines for the Management of Psoriasis with Topical Therapies http://interestalert.com/story/03020004aaa07146.nw/siteia/MEDICAL1/medical.html 2009-03-02T14:25:34+00:00 Newswise - The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) has released new guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with topical therapies based on an extensive review of scientific literature on the subject and recommendations of recognized psoriasis experts. Interest Alert Interest Alert Raptiva may cause serious side effects http://psoriasis.org/news/stories/2009/090224_raptiva.php 2009-02-24T19:21:00+00:00 Psoriasis Foundation Psoriasis Foundation FDA Advises Public of Serious Adverse Event with Psoriasis Drug Raptiva http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2009/NEW01958.html 2009-02-19T19:45:16+00:00 FDA News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 19, 2009 Media Inquiries: Rita Chappelle, 301-796-4672 Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA Advises Public of Serious Adverse Event with Psoriasis Drug Raptiva The U. Food And Drug Administration Food And Drug Administration Anacor Announces Positive Results from Phase 2 Psoriasis Trial http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20090219005185&newsLang=en 2009-02-19T15:56:47+00:00 PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anacor Pharmaceuticals today announced that its second Phase 2 clinical trial of AN2728, an investigational topical anti-inflammatory product candidate, achieved its objective of defining the optimal duration of therapy in patients with psoriasis. Business Wire Business Wire Ustekinumab improves psoriatic arthritis, study says http://www.psoriasis.org/news/stories/2009/090217_ustekinumab.php 2009-02-19T00:41:00+00:00 Psoriasis Foundation Psoriasis Foundation Drug Reduces Inflammatory Arthritis Symptoms, Lesions http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/624026.html 2009-02-12T22:40:59+00:00 Ustekinumab effective for those who don't respond to current treatments, study... Business Week Business Week Letter to the editor: More need access to psoriasis treatments http://psoriasis.org/news/stories/2009/090204_totheeditor.php 2009-02-12T00:26:00+00:00 Psoriasis Foundation Psoriasis Foundation Academy of Country Music and The Home Depot(R) Select Country Music Artist Leann Rimes to Receive Humanitarian Award http://www.wmcstations.com/Global/story.asp?S=9827350&nav=menu59_11_10 2009-02-11T22:51:26+00:00 HONOR TO BE PRESENTED DURING THE 44th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS TO AIR LIVE FROM MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS SUNDAY, APRIL 5 AT 8 P.M. ET/PT ON CBS ENCINO, Calif. WMC-TV.com WMC-TV.com Your Views http://www.dailymail.com/Opinion/LetterstotheEditor/200902100528 2009-02-11T06:54:50+00:00 More need access to psoriasis treatment I applaud Monica Orosz's article, "Child thrives with the right treatment," in the Feb. 4 Daily Mail. She hit the mark spot on about psoriasis. Charleston Daily Mail Charleston Daily Mail New genetic markers of psoriasis revealed http://www.psoriasis.org/news/stories/2009/090210_genetic.php 2009-02-11T00:01:00+00:00 Psoriasis Foundation Psoriasis Foundation Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Research Cure and Care Act reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives http://www.psoriasis.org/news/press/2009/090210_pparcca.php 2009-02-10T23:52:00+00:00 Psoriasis Foundation Press Release Psoriasis Foundation Press Release National Psoriasis Foundation submits letter to President Obama http://www.psoriasis.org/news/stories/2009/090130_obama.php 2009-02-10T01:07:00+00:00 Psoriasis Foundation Psoriasis Foundation Progress continues to be made on insurance coverage for patients http://psoriasis.org/files/pdfs/advocacy/Prof_members_update.pdf 2009-02-10T00:36:00+00:00 Psoriasis Foundation Psoriasis Foundation Galderma Laboratories Wins FDA Approval for Vectical(TM) Ointment, a Novel Topical Therapy for Mild-to-Moderate Plaque Psoriasis http://www.biospace.com/news_story.aspx?NewsEntityId=124792&Source=TopBreaking 2009-02-03T15:36:03+00:00 2009-02-03 15:36:03 Galderma Laboratories Wins FDA Approval for Vectical(TM) Ointment, a Novel Topical Therapy for Mild-to-Moderate Plaque Psoriasis... Biospace Biospace National Psoriasis Foundation asks President Obama to reform harmful and discriminatory health insurance practices http://www.psoriasis.org/news/press/2009/090130_obama.php 2009-01-31T01:05:00+00:00 Despite having health insurance, nearly half of Americans with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis—two painful and debilitating diseases—cannot access the treatments and medications they need, according to a letter sent to President Barack Obama by the National Psoriasis Foundation. Psoriasis Foundation Press Release Psoriasis Foundation Press Release Erythrodermic Psoriasis - Live Webcast Tuesday, Feb. 3 http://www.psoriasis.org/news/stories/2009/090128_webcast.php 2009-01-29T18:51:00+00:00 NPF News NPF News Promius Pharma, LLC Launches Scytera? (Coal Tar) Foam 2% for Treatment of Psoriasis http://www.pr-inside.com/promius-pharma-llc-launches-scytera-coal-r1025426.htm 2009-01-26T14:26:31+00:00 Promius Pharma, LLC, has launched Scytera" (coal tar) Foam 2% for the treatment of chronic psoriasis, a skin disease that affects approximately 7.5 million Americans according to The National Psoriasis Foundation. PR-Inside.com PR-Inside.com Scientists Unmask Genetic Markers Associated With Psoriasis http://www.medcompare.com/news.asp?newsid=260591&typeid=26 2009-01-26T11:47:39+00:00 Source: University of Michigan Health System University of Michigan scientists reveal DNA 'hotspots' linked to psoriasis Ann Arbor, Mich. Scientists at the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology, the U-M School of Public Health and their collaborators have found DNA "hotspots" that may reveal how... Med Compare Med Compare Virtual communities may provide valuable support for psoriasis patients http://www.physorg.com/news151610118.html 2009-01-20T02:49:27+00:00 Online support communities appear to offer both a valuable educational resource and a source of psychological and social support for individuals with psoriasis, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. PhysOrg.com PhysOrg.com High copayments limit treatment options for psoriasis patients http://psoriasis.org/news/press/2009/090114_highcopay.php 2009-01-15T01:40:00+00:00 Psoriasis Foundation Press Release Psoriasis Foundation Press Release