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Dietary Recommendations For Adults With Psoriasis Or Psoriatic Arthritis From The Medical Board Of The National Psoriasis Foundation: A Systematic Review, Adam Ford, Michael Siegel, Jerry Bagel, Kelly M. Cordoro, Amit Garg, Alice Gottlieb, April W. Armstrong Aug 2018

Dietary Recommendations For Adults With Psoriasis Or Psoriatic Arthritis From The Medical Board Of The National Psoriasis Foundation: A Systematic Review, Adam Ford, Michael Siegel, Jerry Bagel, Kelly M. Cordoro, Amit Garg, Alice Gottlieb, April W. Armstrong

NYMC Faculty Publications

Importance: Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease and has significant associated morbidity and effect on quality of life. It is important to determine whether dietary interventions help reduce disease severity in patients with psoriatic diseases. Objective: To make evidence-based dietary recommendations for adults with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis from the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation. Evidence Review: We used literature from prior systematic reviews as well as additional primary literature from the MEDLINE database from January 1, 2014, to August 31, 2017, that evaluated the impact of diet on psoriasis. We included observational and interventional studies of …


The Development Of A Patient-Reported Outcome Measure For Assessment Of Genital Psoriasis Symptoms: The Genital Psoriasis Symptoms Scale (Gpss), Alice B. Gottlieb, Brian Kirby, Caitriona Ryan, April N. Naegeli, Russel Burge, Alison Potts Bleakman, Gil Yosipovitch Mar 2018

The Development Of A Patient-Reported Outcome Measure For Assessment Of Genital Psoriasis Symptoms: The Genital Psoriasis Symptoms Scale (Gpss), Alice B. Gottlieb, Brian Kirby, Caitriona Ryan, April N. Naegeli, Russel Burge, Alison Potts Bleakman, Gil Yosipovitch

NYMC Faculty Publications

INTRODUCTION: Patient-reported outcome measures (PROs) specific for genital psoriasis (GenPs) have not been described. METHODS: In this cross-sectional, qualitative study in patients with moderate-to-severe GenPs, we sought to develop a PRO useful for GenPs symptom assessment. A literature review was performed to identify relevant psoriasis or GenPs symptoms and existing PROs that may be useful in the evaluation of symptom severity in GenPs patients. The literature review findings were discussed with clinicians, and then patients with GenPs. RESULTS: Relevant psoriasis or GenPs symptoms from the literature review included itch, pain, scaling, redness/erythema, and stinging/burning. The validity of these symptoms for …


Micromelanomas Identified With Time-Lapse Total Body Photography And Dermoscopy, Elizabeth D. Drugge, Elgida R. Volpicelli, Rebecca M. Sarac, Sophie R. Strang, Dirk M. Elston, Rhett J. Drugge Jan 2018

Micromelanomas Identified With Time-Lapse Total Body Photography And Dermoscopy, Elizabeth D. Drugge, Elgida R. Volpicelli, Rebecca M. Sarac, Sophie R. Strang, Dirk M. Elston, Rhett J. Drugge

NYMC Faculty Publications

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Treatment Options For Skin And Soft Tissue Infections Caused By Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Renee Weinberg Jan 2016

Treatment Options For Skin And Soft Tissue Infections Caused By Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Renee Weinberg

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

Staphylococcus aureus is a pathogen responsible for common skin infections, such as impetigo, cellulitis, folliculitis, and abscess and it is the most common cause for skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI). Humans are carriers of this microorganism and are responsible for facilitating its spread around the world. Over time it has developed resistance to multiple antibiotics, such as penicillin and methicillin, which has made S. aureus a persistent problem in the healthcare world today. Its methicillin resistance has given it the more commonly known name methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). MRSA was initially discovered solely in the healthcare environment and thus …


Phage Therapy As A Mrsa Treatment, Miriam Sussman Jan 2016

Phage Therapy As A Mrsa Treatment, Miriam Sussman

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

This paper seeks to review how previous research on bacteriophage therapy can be utilized to improve the treatment of MRSA infections. Due to the growing phenomenon of antibiotic resistance, scientists are looking to utilize the natural antibacterial qualities of bacterial viruses called phages to fight MRSA infections. In order to improve the therapeutic methods of combatting MRSA, one must first understand the mechanics of how phages infect bacterial cells and lyse them with their proteins. The narrow host range of bacteriophages causes the infection of only the pathogenic bacteria and maintains the state of the normal flora. Research suggests that …


Are Epidermal Barrier Defects Responsible For The Underlying Pathology Of Atopic Dermatitis?, Naomi Davis Jan 2013

Are Epidermal Barrier Defects Responsible For The Underlying Pathology Of Atopic Dermatitis?, Naomi Davis

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

Atopic dermatitis, often referred to as eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition frequently seen in young children. It is a complex disease involving environmental factors, genetics and immune dysregulation. There is currently no cure with conflicting opinions from physicians regarding treatment and management. A clearer understanding of pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis can hopefully lead to new and improved treatment options for patients. Current evidence seems to support epidermal skin barrier defects as the cause of this disease. This paper seeks to investigate if this out-in hypothesis can be responsible as the sole pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis. To write this …