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Psoriatic arthritis survey - a follow up

Wed, 10 May 2017

The GRAPPA and OMERACT (Outcome Measures in Rheumatology Clinical Trials) group are continually striving to optimise the assessment and management of psoriatic arthritis (PsA).

Psoriatic lifestyle and nutrition

Thu, 27 Apr 2017

Diet, nutrition and lifestyle information for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis

For many people who develop psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, the question they often ask is “...Is the food I eat, the cause of my condition and can I change my diet to improve things?” ; as with many issues, it’s not as simple as that, which is unfortunate, as it would be an easy... Read More

Psoriasis drug approved by SMC

Mon, 10 Apr 2017

The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has is accepted ixekizumab for restricted use within NHS Scotland for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy.

New awareness products available

Wed, 22 Mar 2017

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis awareness wristbands, to support and help PAPAA

If you are thinking about supporting PAPAA or raising awareness about psoriasis and or psoriatic arthritis, why not check out some of the merchandise we have available?

Recruits needed for psoriasis clinical trial

Thu, 02 Feb 2017

Imperial College London clinical research facility are looking for people with psoriasis to take part in a forthcoming clinical trial to help treat psoriasis in the future.

If you have psoriasis?

Psoriatic arthritis survey

Tue, 10 Jan 2017

A survey to understand disease activity measures and viable treatment targets in psoriatic arthritis.

New journal now available

Mon, 19 Dec 2016

Skin ‘n’ Bones Connection Issue 44 2016, journal about psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, too good to let go of.

Issue 44 of Skin ‘n’ Bones Connection is out now. Articles in this edition include:

Overweight and psoriasis

Thu, 15 Dec 2016

New article written by Dr David Ashton where he discusses the relationship between overweight and psoriasis and how their combination both worsens psoriasis and increase the risk of a number of serious conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver disease and some forms of cancer... Read More

Thu, 01 Dec 2016

Take part in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis research

We have launched a register for anyone to join who has an interest in becoming more involved in research activities.

If you:

Fundraisers featured in Skin ‘n’ Bones 43

Thu, 28 Jul 2016

Skin 'n' Bones Connection issue 43, the journal of the Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance (PAPAA)

In the latest edition of Skin ‘n’ Bones Connection (issue 43) is a feature about recent fundraising activities; Ben Smithson, Martin Watson and Paul Sinclair, Katie Shipley, Howard and Margaret Jennings, all of whom have raised substantial funds for PAPAA.