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Pustular Psoriasis And The Potential Therapeutic Usage Of An Il-36 Receptor Monoclonal Antibody, Jeannel T. Miclat, Shafik Habal
Pustular Psoriasis And The Potential Therapeutic Usage Of An Il-36 Receptor Monoclonal Antibody, Jeannel T. Miclat, Shafik Habal
Research Day
Pustular psoriasis is an uncommon subtype of psoriasis that dramatically affects the quality of life of affected patients. Pustules can emerge anywhere along the trunk, limbs, soles, palms, and fingers, which debilitates the functionality of these appendages. Currently, there are no approved treatments for pustular psoriasis in the US; off-label usage of psoriasis vulgaris medications is usually prescribed. These treatments are insufficient for patients with difficult to manage or severe forms of pustular psoriasis. Psoriasis vulgaris biologic medications mainly target the IL-17 and IL-23 axis. However, novel clinical findings have demonstrated that pustular psoriasis’s central inflammatory axis depends on the …
Is Ipilimumab An Effective Treatment In Patients Diagnosed With Metastatic Melanoma?, Melissa E. Hansen
Is Ipilimumab An Effective Treatment In Patients Diagnosed With Metastatic Melanoma?, Melissa E. Hansen
PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship
Objective: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not ipilimumab is an effective treatment in patients diagnosed with metastatic melanoma.
Study Design: Review of three English primary studies published between 2009 and 2010.
Data Sources: Randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical studies comparing ipilimumab +/-gp100 peptide to a placebo +/- gp100. Studies were found using PubMed and Cochrane databases.
Outcomes Measured: Each of the studies measured outcomes of disease progression and overall survival. Response rate to treatment was also measured in two studies. Measurement of these outcomes was achieved utilizing the following classifications systems: [TNM] categorization, & …
Does Beta Amyloid Immunization Reduce Amyloid Plaques And Preserve Cognitive Function In Patients With Alzheimer’S Disease?, Andrea Sasin
Does Beta Amyloid Immunization Reduce Amyloid Plaques And Preserve Cognitive Function In Patients With Alzheimer’S Disease?, Andrea Sasin
PCOM Physician Assistant Studies Student Scholarship
Objective: The objective of this systematic review is to examine the efficacy of beta amyloid immunization in reducing amyloid plaques and preserving cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD).