Weight loss improves disease activity in patients with psoriatic arthritis and obesity: an interventional study

Weight loss improves disease activity in patients with psoriatic arthritis and obesity: an interventional study

Abstract Background Obesity is over-represented in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and associated with higher disease activity, poorer effect of treatment and increased cardiovascular morbidity. Studies on the effects of weight loss are however needed. This study aimed to prospectively study...

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Main Authors: Eva Klingberg, Annelie Bilberg, Sofia Björkman, Martin Hedberg, Lennart Jacobsson, Helena Forsblad-d’Elia, Hans Carlsten, Björn Eliasson, Ingrid Larsson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
Subjects:
Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriasis
Obesity
Metabolic syndrome
Weight loss
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13075-019-1810-5

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