Psoriasis Uncovered

Joining the conversation are Adam Ford, Chief Resident in Dermatology at UC Davis Health, known for his work on dietary recommendations for psoriasis, and Danielle Baham, a registered dietitian specializing in supportive oncology. They delve into the Mediterranean diet's potential anti-inflammatory benefits for managing psoriatic disease. Topics include practical meal ideas, the differences between Mediterranean and Western diets, and the significance of diet in enhancing treatment responses. They also emphasize the need for healthcare guidance in dietary changes.

Hear cardiologist Dr. Nehal Mehta, Chief, Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases at the NIH in Bethesda, MD provide an update on the role "adipokines" play in the development of inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis, along with tips on reducing your inflammatory risk. This Psound Bytes episode is provided with support from AbbVie, Amgen, CeraVe, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen and Lilly.

Join rheumatologist Dr. Hema Srinivasalu from Children's National Hospital in WA D.C., Wendy Olsder, Asad Khan and Aamena Hameed as they answer what is Juvenile Spondyloarthritis, how it relates to psoriatic arthritis, typical symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and what it means to live with JSpA. This is the first in four CAPES (Clinician and Patient Education Series) episodes presented by NPF, GRAPPA, SPARTAN and SAA.

Listen as dermatologist Dr. Laura Ferris, Professor of Dermatology at the University of Pittsburgh, joins us to talk about the primary types of skin cancer, how it compares to psoriasis, risk factors (including those associated with medications), diagnosis, treatments, and tips to protect your skin while in the sun. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from AbbVie, Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb and Janssen.

We've heard biosimilars have been coming for a while. Now hear the latest news from Julie Reed, Executive Director with the Biosimilars Forum who answers questions about what biosimilars can be used for psoriasis, the meaning of terms such as reference product and interchangeable, and how biosimilars are proven to be safe, effective and lower cost.

Given the expansion of CBD products, dermatologist Dr. Jason Hawkes, Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, Davis, returns to provide an update on the current landscape of CBD products for symptoms of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Includes survey results from the Medical Board assessing provider attitudes and knowledge of medical cannabis use.

Celebrity chef and restauranteur, Michelle Bernstein, joins us to speak for the first time about her experience with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) - from information she wished she knew to tips on how to advocate for yourself with your doctor. This episode is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

Hear Theo Ahadome, SVP of Commercialization at Happify Health, discuss how Kopa provides free digital care tools for people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Members receive community support, personalized content, advice from experts, and symptom trackers to help meet their mental and physical health needs. Learn more and take control of your health at kopa.com.

Learn more about body dysmorphia, symptoms and its relationship to psoriatic disease and self-esteem from psychiatrist Dr. Vanessa Cutler with NYU Langone Health and Dept. of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Family members listen to this episode to catch behaviors that might indicate when help is needed. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from AbbVie, Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, and Lilly.

Disparities exist across various types of clinical trials, and there is a need to bridge the gap between community and science. Listen as Krista Wixted, Program Delivery Lead at UCB, and Juma Mohamad Harun, who lives with psoriasis, promote and discuss inclusion of diversity in clinical trials, what UCB is doing to meet such needs, and how it is working to include "someone like me" in its clinical trials and community engagement programs.