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Psoriasis advocates visit Capitol Hill to ask for more support for psoriasis research
—March 8, 2010
National Psoriasis Foundation volunteer named Florida's top youth volunteer
Lauren Henschel, 17, was named one of Florida’s top two youth volunteers for 2010 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.
—February 9, 2010
Scientists visit Capitol Hill to ask for funds for psoriasis research
Five of the nation's top psoriasis researchers were invited by the National Psoriasis Foundation to advocate for more federal funding of psoriasis research on Capitol Hill.
—January 22, 2010
NPF study says minorities suffer more from psoriasis
Minorities experience more severe psoriasis and greater emotional and social distress than their Caucasian peers.
—November 5, 2009
Largest survey of its kind finds the psychological and social effects of psoriasis greater for women
Women with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are markedly more likely than men to suffer from the emotional and psychological effects of the diseases, according to survey data released by the National Psoriasis Foundation.
—October 1, 2009
House votes to appropriate $1.5 million for a psoriasis patient registry
After months of effort by the National Psoriasis Foundation and its network of 55,000 advocates, the U.S. House of Representatives appropriated $1.5 million to establish the first psoriasis patient registry at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
—July 27, 2009
National Psoriasis Foundation partners with national television programs to expand awareness of psoriasis
National Psoriasis Foundation recently partnered with the Art of Living with Marilu Henner, and Inside Business with Fred Thompson, to expand education and awareness about psoriasis, one of the most prevalent autoimmune diseases in the United States.
—July 20, 2009
Caring for diabetes: Live webcast Tuesday, April 28
Studies show that people with psoriasis have an increased risk of developing diabetes. Tune in to a live webcast featuring Dr. Tom Elasy who will discuss the disease.
—April 21, 2009
National Psoriasis Foundation statement on Genentech withdrawing Raptiva
The National Psoriasis Foundation recommends patients currently using Raptiva (efalizumab) to immediately contact their dermatologist and find an alternative treatment option
—April 8, 2009
National Psoriasis Foundation launches new mission statement
Today, the National Psoriasis Foundation launched a new mission statement: To find a cure for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and to eliminate their devastating effects through research, advocacy and education.
—March 4, 2009
Raptiva may cause serious side effects
Patients taking the drug Raptiva, a treatment for moderate to severe psoriasis, may be at risk for developing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) a rare, but usually fatal virus that attacks the brain.
—Feb. 24, 2009
Ustekinumab improves psoriatic arthritis, study says
The new biologic drug ustekinumab, which is expected to be approved later this year to treat psoriasis, significantly improves the symptoms of psoriatic arthritis, according to a study published in the Feb. 12, 2009, online issue of The Lancet medical journal.
—Feb. 17, 2009
National Psoriasis Foundation sheds light on barriers to care
Sheila Rittenberg, senior director of advocacy and external affairs for National Psoriasis Foundation, submitted a letter to the editor in response to a February 4 article in the Charleston Daily Mail.
—Feb. 5, 2009
National Psoriasis Foundation submits letter to President Obama
The National Psoriasis Foundation sent a letter to President Barack Obama asking for reform of harmful and discriminatory health insurance practices, especially those that affect the millions of Americans living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
– Jan. 29, 2009
Erythrodermic Psoriasis - Live Webcast
Erythrodermic psoriasis, a particularly inflammatory form of the skin disease, its symptoms, complications and potential causes will be discussed during a live webcast at noon (CST) Tuesday, Feb. 3.
—Jan. 28, 2009
Psoriasis Foundation official meets with influential congressional leader
Rick Seiden, vice chairman of the National Psoriasis Foundation's Board of Trustees, met recently with Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.-30th) to discuss the challenges of living with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
—Jan. 5, 2009
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