Psoriasis and Coronary Artery Disease in Hispanics.

Psoriasis is an immune disorder characterized by chronic activation of systemic inflammation. Morbidity and mortality in patients with psoriasis is attributed mainly to cardiovascular disease. There are studies in Caucasians and African- Americans, but little is known about how psoriasis is associated to coronary artery disease (CAD) in Hispanics.

Mohs micrographic surgery: 10 year experience in Puerto Rico.

Objective: The incidence of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is increasing rapidly worldwide. As NMSC incidence increases, the modalities to treat this condition have become diverse. However, Mohs surgery remains the standard treatment for skin cancer in several particular locations such as the face.