Spondyloarthritis & psoriatic arthritis

Management of Psoriatic Arthritis in Patients With Comorbidities: An Updated Literature Review Informing the 2021 Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA) Treatment Recommendations

J RheumatolPublished Systematic literature review

Authors' conclusion

Comorbidities may influence both the effectiveness of a given therapy but also the potential for adverse events.

Study context

Population
Patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and comorbidities
Outcome
Common comorbidities in PsA that may affect treatment selection

Main finding

As reported in the abstract

  • Baseline cardiovascular disease (CVD) or high risk for CVD
  • Obesity and metabolic syndrome
  • Liver disease
  • Mood disorders, in particular depression
  • Chronic infections
  • Malignancies
  • Osteoporosis
  • FM and/or central sensitization
  • Informs the 2021 GRAPPA treatment recommendations

Original publication

Management of Psoriatic Arthritis in Patients With Comorbidities: An Updated Literature Review Informing the 2021 GRAPPA Treatment Recommendations. J Rheumatol. Published 1 November 2022. doi:10.3899/jrheum.220310

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