Publications by authors named "Ahmad Z Amin"

Introduction: The presence (vs absence) of enthesitis/dactylitis is associated with greater psoriatic arthritis (PsA) activity and reduced health-related quality of life. Risankizumab, an interleukin 23 antagonist, demonstrated superior treatment efficacy over placebo in patients with PsA, including enthesitis/dactylitis. Herein, we report the efficacy of risankizumab on complete resolution of enthesitis and/or dactylitis and improvements in patient-reported outcomes in patients with PsA.

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Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is the most severe form of pustular psoriasis and affects large areas of the body. GPP is a rare disease, and has a variable presentation; thus, its diagnosis is challenging. The onset of symptoms is rapid, with the appearance of painful skin erythema, followed by the widespread eruption of sterile pustules.

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Background: Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease often requiring long-term therapy.

Objective: To evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of risankizumab in patients with psoriasis.

Methods: LIMMitless is an ongoing phase 3, open-label extension study evaluating the long-term safety and efficacy of continuous risankizumab 150 mg every 12 weeks for adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis following multiple phase 2/3 base studies.

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Article Synopsis
  • This study examines the impact of consistent use of biologic treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) on the need for surgical procedures, systemic medications, and overall healthcare use.
  • It analyzed data from the UNITE registry, which followed HS patients for four years to observe their treatment patterns and outcomes.
  • The results showed a decrease in the need for surgical interventions, systemic medications, and hospital visits after starting consistent biologic therapy, suggesting it may help reduce disease severity and healthcare demands in HS patients.
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