Psoriatic Arthritis

ORLANDO — Decreased sexual functioning is more common among female patients with rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, which should prompt early screenings for these patient populations, according to study findings presented at the Rheumatology Nurses Society Annual Conference.

A patient diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis at 18 to 40 years of age carries a greater risk for joint surgery than someone aged 60 years or older in the general population, according to findings published in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

August is Psoriasis Action Month, a national initiative to encourage understanding and enhance education about this common disease. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, psoriasis affects more than 8 million Americans and roughly 125 million people worldwide.

Nurses should participate in comprehensive disease management to reduce symptoms and improve outcomes, according to updated EULAR recommendations on the role of nurses in treating inflammatory arthritis.

Healio spoke with two clinicians from Johns Hopkins University about the psoriatic arthritis treatment landscape, specifically touching on JAK inhibitor and interleukin-6 agents.

Healio spoke with two clinicians from Johns Hopkins University about the psoriatic arthritis treatment landscape, specifically touching on JAK inhibitor and interleukin-6 agents.

Healio spoke with two clinicians from Johns Hopkins University about the psoriatic arthritis treatment landscape, specifically touching on JAK inhibitor and interleukin-6 agents.

Healio spoke with two clinicians from Johns Hopkins University about the psoriatic arthritis treatment landscape, specifically touching on JAK inhibitor and interleukin-6 agents.