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Osman A, Nigro A, Taylor AC, Saal R, Ormaza Vera A, Enos C. The Effects of Cardiometabolic Comorbidities on Biologic Treatment for Psoriasis with Respect to PASI Scores: A Qualitative Systematic Review. PSORIASIS (AUCKLAND, N.Z.) 2024; 14:1-10. [PMID: 38226336 PMCID: PMC10788063 DOI: 10.2147/ptt.s441642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Objective Cardiometabolic risk factors have been shown to decrease biologic efficacy in patients treated for inflammatory conditions. The purpose of this systematic review is to provide a qualitative evaluation of studies investigating biologic response among psoriasis patients with cardiometabolic comorbidities. Methods A comprehensive review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Guidelines for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines to screen for studies including patients with cardiometabolic risk factors receiving biologic therapy for psoriasis. Studies not including a Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score to evaluate treatment outcomes were not included. All studies underwent quality/bias analysis using the Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies (MINORS) scale. Results Obesity and Body Mass Index (BMI) were the most studied cardiometabolic risk factors. The majority of the studies reported a lower frequency of achieving PASI75 and PASI90 response with increasing BMI/obesity rates. Diabetes and hypertension showed similar findings but were not studied as frequently. Hyperlipidemia and other lipid disorders were less frequently studied. Conclusion Relationships between cardiometabolic risk factors and lower frequencies of achieving PASI75/90 exist in current literature. This qualitative systematic review reports evidence of lower PASI75 and PASI90 response rates in the presence of cardiometabolic risk factors.
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- Alim Osman
- Department of Dermatology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA
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Gialouri CG, Pappa M, Evangelatos G, Nikiphorou E, Fragoulis GE. Effect of body mass index on treatment response of biologic-/targeted synthetic-DMARDs in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis. A systematic review. Autoimmun Rev 2023; 22:103357. [PMID: 37150489 DOI: 10.1016/j.autrev.2023.103357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Overweight and/or obese patients with inflammatory arthritis (IA) have higher disease activity and lower chances of achieving and/or maintaining the treatment targets. Weight/obesity also appears to negatively affect the response to tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors in patients with IA, including rheumatoid arthritis -RA, psoriatic arthritis -PsA, axial spondyloarthritis -AxSpA. We conducted a systematic literature review (SLR) for the effect of weight/body-mass-index (BMI) in the efficacy of all approved b- and targeted-synthetic (ts)- DMARDs for the treatment of IA. METHODS For this PROSPERO-registered SLR, we searched PubMed, Scopus and Cohrane-Library from inception up to June 21st 2022. Clinical-trials (randomized and non-randomized) and observational studies of RA, PsA or AxSpA patients that reported the effect of weight/BMI on response (all possible outcomes) to b/ts-DMARDs were included. Risk-of-bias was assessed via RoB2-Cochrane-tool and Newcastle-Ottawa-scale for randomized and non-randomized studies, respectively. FINDINGS Out of 996 references, 75 eventually fulfilled the inclusion criteria (of which 10 studies were retrieved through manual-search). Among the included studies (TNF-inhibitors: 34, IL-12/23 inhibitors: 4, IL-23 inhibitor: 1, IL-17 inhibitors: 7, tocilizumab: 18, abatacept: 8, rituximab: 3, JAK-inhibitors: 5), most had medium RoB. Efficacy of TNF-inhibitors was affected by BMI in all forms of IA. Data are not robust to compare the effect among various TNF-inhibitors. In contrast, favorable results of IL-23 and IL-17 inhibitors did not appear to be influenced by increased BMI in PsA or AxSpA patients. Similar evidence exists for tocilizumab (in RA) and for abatacept (in RA and PsA), while no conclusion can be drawn for rituximab. More data are needed for JAK-inhibitors, although the effect of weight/BMI does not seem to be significant so far. INTERPRETATION Weight/BMI should be considered in the treatment-plan of patients with IA, with its effect being more pronounced for TNF-inhibitors compared to other b/ts-DMARDs.
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- Chrysoula G Gialouri
- Joint Academic Rheumatology Program, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Clinical Immunology-Rheumatology Unit, 2nd Department of Medicine and Laboratory, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, "Hippocration" General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Joint Academic Rheumatology Program, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Rheumatology Unit, First Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, "Laiko" General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Joint Academic Rheumatology Program, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Rheumatology Unit, First Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, "Laiko" General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Centre for Rheumatic Diseases, King's College London, London, UK; Rheumatology Department, King's College Hospital, London, UK
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- Joint Academic Rheumatology Program, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Rheumatology Unit, First Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, "Laiko" General Hospital, Athens, Greece.; Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK..
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Neema S, Kothari R, Rout A, Mani S, Bhatt S, Sandhu S. Systemic treatment of psoriasis in special population. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2023; 0:1-8. [PMID: 37317756 DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_7_2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Psoriasis is a common skin disorder affecting approximately 1% of the general population. The treatment of psoriasis depends on the body surface area involvement, quality of life impairment and associated co-morbidities. Special population comprising of pregnant women, lactating mothers, elderly individuals and children, is more vulnerable. They are not included in drug trials; rendering the data for use of systemic treatment scant and is mainly based on anecdotal evidence. In this narrative review, we discuss systemic treatment options in this special population. Though couples planning a family are not considered a special population, they form a subset that require special therapeutic consideration and have also been included in this review.
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- Department of Dermatology, Command Hospital Air Force, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Dermatology, INHS Sanjivani Kochi, Kerala, India
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- Department of Dermatology, INHS Asvini, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Yang Y, Lyu X. Lithium-Associated Generalized Ostraceous Psoriasis Treated with Adalimumab: A Case Report. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2023; 16:947-950. [PMID: 37051588 PMCID: PMC10084862 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s408245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023]
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Ostraceous psoriasis is a rare variant of psoriasis, characterized by severe hyperkeratotic lesions resembling an oyster shell. Adalimumab is a biological agent that antagonizes tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and is used clinically in plaque psoriasis. Some medications such as lithium carbonate (LC) may aggravate or trigger psoriasis. Here, we describe a case of generalized ostraceous psoriasis associated with lithium carbonate, whose lesions completely improved after discontinuing lithium carbonate and using adalimumab.
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- Yao Yang
- Department of Dermatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China
- Laboratory of Dermatology, Clinical Institute of Inflammation and Immunology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Dermatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China
- Laboratory of Dermatology, Clinical Institute of Inflammation and Immunology, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-Related Molecular Network, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Xiaoyan Lyu, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, #37 Guoxue Alley, Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 18980601897, Fax +86-028-85422560, Email
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Caldarola G, Chiricozzi A, Megna M, Dapavo P, Giunta A, Burlando M, Malagoli P, Dini V, Mariani M, Fabbrocini G, Quaglino P, Bianchi L, Parodi A, Peris K, De Simone C. Real-life experience with ixekizumab in plaque psoriasis: a multi-center, retrospective, 3-year study. Expert Opin Biol Ther 2023; 23:365-370. [PMID: 36927246 DOI: 10.1080/14712598.2023.2193288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Confirmatory data on the long-term effectiveness and safety of ixekizumab in psoriatic patients from real-world studies are needed. OBJECTIVES The primary aim was to evaluate the 3-year drug survival of ixekizumab in the treatment of patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, in a multicenter real-world setting. The secondary aim was to assess the influence of predictive factors on the drug survival of ixekizumab. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on a cohort of patients with chronic plaque psoriasis, who received at least one dose of ixekizumab before December 2018. The drug survival analysis was performed and descriptively analyzed using Kaplan-Meier survival curves. Multivariable Cox regression analyses were carried out including variables considered to be of clinical importance. RESULTS A total of 306 patients were enrolled. The overall drug survival at 12, 24, and 36 months of treatment with ixekizumab was 92.11%, 83.85%, and 80.19%, respectively. A higher probability (HR 2.34) of drug withdrawal was found among patients who had already received an anti-IL-17 agent compared with bio-naive patients (p 0.017). CONCLUSIONS We found that ixekizumab is a biological agent characterized by long-term effectiveness, not influenced by several clinical factors and associated with a good safety profile.
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- Giacomo Caldarola
- Section of Dermatology, Dipartimento Universitario di Medicina e Chirurgia Traslazionale, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.,Dermatology Unit, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Dipartimento Universitario di Medicina e Chirurgia Traslazionale, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.,Dermatology Unit, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology, Second Dermatologic Clinic, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Di.S.Sal. Department of Health Science, San Martino Polyclinic Hospital, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera San Donato Milanese, Milan, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, University Department of Health Sciences and Public Health, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Science and Human Oncology, Second Dermatologic Clinic, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Di.S.Sal. Department of Health Science, San Martino Polyclinic Hospital, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Dipartimento Universitario di Medicina e Chirurgia Traslazionale, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.,Dermatology Unit, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Dipartimento Universitario di Medicina e Chirurgia Traslazionale, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.,Dermatology Unit, Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Langley RG, Sofen H, Dei-Cas I, Reich K, Sigurgeirsson B, Warren RB, Paul C, Szepietowski JC, Tsai TF, Hampele I, You R, Charef P, Papavassilis C. Secukinumab long-term efficacy and safety in psoriasis through to year 5 of treatment: results of a randomized extension of the phase III ERASURE and FIXTURE trials. Br J Dermatol 2023; 188:198-207. [PMID: 36763857 DOI: 10.1093/bjd/ljac040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND In the long-term extension study of the ERASURE and FIXTURE trials, the efficacy of secukinumab (a fully human anti-interleukin-17A monoclonal antibody) was demonstrated to have been maintained through to year 3 of treatment in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. OBJECTIVES To assess the efficacy and safety of secukinumab through to year 5 of treatment in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. METHODS Responders with ≥ 75% improvement in Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI 75) from two core trials - ERASURE and FIXTURE - were randomized 2 : 1 at year 1 (end of core trials) to either the same dose (300 or 150 mg, continuous treatment) or placebo (treatment withdrawal) every 4 weeks, until year 3 or relapse (> 50% reduction in maximal PASI from core study baseline). Partial responders (achieving PASI 50 but not PASI 75) at year 1 continued at the same dose as in the core trials. At year 3, all patients received open-label secukinumab treatment, with those on secukinumab 300 mg continuing on their dose, while those on secukinumab 150 mg or placebo received secukinumab 150 or 300 mg based on the physician's discretion. The study is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov with the identifier NCT01544595. RESULTS Most patients randomized to placebo at year 1 relapsed, but the response was rapidly recaptured upon reinitiation of treatment. PASI responses were sustained with secukinumab through to year 5. The PASI responses for the 300 mg responders + partial responders group at year 1 (PASI 75/90/100: 86.8%/72.8%/45.9%) trended downwards until year 3 (PASI 75/90/100: 82.3%/58.4%/32.7%) and then remained stable through year 4 (PASI 75/90/100: 83.3%/60.1%/32.2%) until year 5 (PASI 75/90/100: 81.1%/62.8%/35.1%). Dermatology Life Quality Index showed sustained benefit up to year 5. Absolute PASI responses were maintained throughout the study. The most common adverse events (AEs) were infections and infestations, nasopharyngitis, and upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs). The overall exposure-adjusted incidence rate (EAIR; with 95% confidence interval) for all AEs was 139.9 (130.3-149.9). EAIRs for Crohn's disease and neutropenia were 0.1 (0.0-0.3) and 0.5 (0.3-0.8), respectively. CONCLUSIONS The 4-year extension of two pivotal phase III trials demonstrated that secukinumab treatment was effective through to year 5 and improved quality of life in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. The most common AEs were infections and infestations, nasopharyngitis, and URTIs. The safety profile was consistent with that in the secukinumab phase II/III clinical development programme.
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- Department of Medicine (Dermatology) UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Translational Research in Inflammatory Skin Diseases, Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany
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- Centre for Dermatology Research, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.,Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Dermatology, Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- China Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Shanghai, China
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Megna M, Camela E, Battista T, Genco L, Martora F, Noto M, Picone V, Ruggiero A, Monfrecola G, Fabbrocini G, Potestio L. Efficacy and safety of biologics and small molecules for psoriasis in pediatric and geriatric populations. Part II: focus on elderly patients. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2023; 22:43-58. [PMID: 36718748 DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2023.2173171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The management of moderate-to-severe forms of psoriasis is becoming a frequent concern in geriatric age due to the higher risk to develop treatment adverse events, logistic issues, vulnerability to immune-related diseases and cancer, presence of comorbidities and the risk of drug interactions. In this context, traditional systemic treatments are often contraindicated, and biologic drugs and small molecules seem to be a valuable option. However, data on their effectiveness and safety in elderly patients are scant. AREAS COVERED The aim of this review is to analyze the current literature in order to point out data on the efficacy and safety of biologic drugs and small molecules for the management of psoriasis in elderly patients in order to put the basis for universally shared treatment algorithm following available evidence. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were used for the literature research. EXPERT OPINION/COMMENTARY Our review suggests biologics and small molecules as an effective and safe option for the management of moderate-to-severe forms of psoriasis in elderly patients.
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- Matteo Megna
- Section of Dermatology - Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology - Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology - Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology - Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology - Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology - Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology - Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology - Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology - Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology - Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology - Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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Musumeci ML, Trecarichi AC, Caruso G, Aleo A, Platania H, Micali G. Long lasting response to anti-tumor necrosis factor α agents in psoriasis: A real life experience. Dermatol Ther 2022; 35:e15956. [PMID: 36271708 DOI: 10.1111/dth.15956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory disease for which no definitive cure exists and patients difficult to treat with moderate to severe psoriasis often require life-long therapy. In general, the use of any biologic agent as monotherapy allows a long-term efficacy, however survival response may progressively decrease over time. We report real-world long lasting response data in psoriatic patients on treatment with anti-TNFα evaluating those on the same anti-TNFα agent (infliximab, etanercept, adalimumab) from January 2011 and December 2013 to December 31, 2021 as monotherapy. On 210 treated patients, 69 were found to maintain the same anti-TNFα agent. The median survival rate for etanercept, infliximab and adalimumab was 10, 9.6, and 9.5 years respectively and the efficacy rate was similar (mean PASI96). Our results demonstrate that anti-TNFα agents are a long-term effective and safe therapeutic option for a satisfying proportion (33%) of patients with moderate-to-severe chronic plaque psoriasis. Further long-term real life studies are needed to better understand which are the causes of drug failure or persistent response and why these may occur at different time intervals in patients on the same drug.
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- Dermatology Clinic, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Dermatology Clinic, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Megna M, Potestio L, Fabbrocini G, Camela E. Treating psoriasis in the elderly: biologics and small molecules. Expert Opin Biol Ther 2022; 22:1503-1520. [PMID: 35695241 DOI: 10.1080/14712598.2022.2089020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Psoriasis prevalence in the elderly is growing. It is estimated that 15% of elderly psoriasis patients suffer from moderate-to-severe disease, thus requiring systemic treatments. However, conventional systemic agents' use is limited due to contraindications and drug-interactions. Conversely, biologics and small molecules seem to be a valuable option, although the geriatric psoriasis population is frequently excluded from trials and shared guidelines are lacking. AREAS COVERED Relevant English literature (trials, real-life studies, case series, and reviews) regarding biologics and/or small molecules in the elderly were searched for up to January 17, 2022. EXPERT OPINION Treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis in the elderly may be challenging due to multiple comorbidities, polypharmacy, and increased risk of infections and cancers. However, new targeted therapies offer the possibility to perform a tailored-tail management, considering comorbidities, drug-interactions, and frailties which characterize this class of patients. Several real-world data support biologics and small molecules' efficacy and safety in the elderly with mainly no significant difference as compared to young adults. Elderly psoriasis patients' expectations are as high as those of their younger counterparts. Hence, they deserve the best therapeutic options according to their peculiarities for a long-term psoriasis remission and an improved quality of life.
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- Matteo Megna
- Section of Dermatology, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Section of Dermatology, Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Actualización práctica de las recomendaciones del Grupo de Psoriasis de la Academia Española de Dermatología y Venereología (GPS) para el tratamiento de la psoriasis con terapia biológica. Parte 2 «Manejo de poblaciones especiales, pacientes con comorbilidad y gestión del riesgo». ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2022; 113:583-609. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2022.01.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Carrascosa JM, Puig L, Romero IB, Salgado-Boquete L, Del Alcázar E, Lencina JJA, Moreno D, de la Cueva P. [Translated article] Practical Update of the Guidelines Published by the Psoriasis Group of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (GPs) on the Treatment of Psoriasis With Biologic Agents: Part 2-Management of Special Populations, Patients With Comorbid Conditions, and Risk. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2022; 113:T583-T609. [PMID: 35748004 DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2022.01.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Since its inception, the Psoriasis Group (GPs) of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (AEDV) has worked to continuously update recommendations for the treatment of psoriasis based on the best available evidence and incorporating proposals arising from and aimed at clinical practice. An updated GPs consensus document on the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis was needed because of changes in the treatment paradigm and the approval in recent years of a large number of new biologic agents. METHODOLOGY The consensus document was developed using the nominal group technique complemented by a scoping review. First, a designated coordinator selected a group of GPs members for the panel based on their experience and knowledge of psoriasis. The coordinator defined the objectives and key points for the document and, with the help of a documentalist, conducted a scoping review of articles in Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane Library up to January 2021. The review included systematic reviews and meta-analyses as well as clinical trials not included in those studies and high-quality real-world studies. National and international clinical practice guidelines and consensus documents on the management of moderate to severe psoriasis were also reviewed. The coordinator then drew up a set of proposed recommendations, which were discussed and modified in a nominal group meeting. After several review processes, including external review by other GPs members, the final document was drafted. RESULTS The present guidelines include updated recommendations on assessing the severity of psoriasis and criteria for the indication of systemic treatment. They also include general principles for the treatment of patients with moderate to severe psoriasis and define treatment goals for these patients as well as criteria for the indication and selection of initial and subsequent therapies Practical issues, such as treatment failure and maintenance of response, are also addressed.
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- J M Carrascosa
- Departamento de Dermatología, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias I Pujol, Badalona, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, IGTP, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Departamento de Dermatología, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Departamento de Dermatología, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante-ISABIAL - Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche, Alicante, Spain
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- Departamento de Dermatología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Pontevedra, Pontevedra, Spain
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- Departamento de Dermatología, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias I Pujol, Badalona, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, IGTP, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Vega Baja, Alicante, Spain
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- Departamento de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
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- Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Mohd Noor AA, Azlan M, Mohd Redzwan N. Orchestrated Cytokines Mediated by Biologics in Psoriasis and Its Mechanisms of Action. Biomedicines 2022; 10:biomedicines10020498. [PMID: 35203707 PMCID: PMC8962336 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines10020498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease mediated by disturbed T cells and other immune cells, and is defined by deep-red, well-demarcated skin lesions. Due to its varied etiologies and indefinite standard pathogenesis, it is challenging to consider the right treatment exclusively for each psoriasis patient; thus, researchers yearn to seek even more precise treatments other than topical treatment and systemic therapy. Using biologics to target specific immune components, such as upregulated cytokines secreted by activated immune cells, is the most advanced therapy for psoriasis to date. By inhibiting the appropriate pro-inflammatory cytokines, cellular signaling can be altered and, thus, can inhibit further downstream inflammatory pathways. Herein, the roles of cytokines with their mechanisms of action in progressing psoriasis and how the usage of biologics alleviates cellular inflammation are discussed. In addition, other potential pro-inflammatory cytokines, with their mechanism of action, are presented herein. The authors hope that this gathered information may benefit future research in expanding the discovery of targeted psoriasis therapy.
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- Aina Akmal Mohd Noor
- Immunology Department, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia;
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- School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia;
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- Immunology Department, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +60-9767-6130
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Osuna CG, García SR, Martín JC, Jiménez VG, López FV, Santos-Juanes J. Use of Biological Treatments in Elderly Patients with Skin Psoriasis in the Real World. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:1348. [PMID: 34947880 PMCID: PMC8705752 DOI: 10.3390/life11121348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Biological drugs have prompted a revolution in the treatment of patients with psoriasis because of their favourable efficacy/risk profile. The aims of our study are to determine whether there is any difference in the pattern of use of biological treatments for older (65+ years) and younger patients diagnosed with plaque psoriasis by the Dermatology Service of the Hospital Universitario de Asturias (HUCA), to understand the survival of these drugs, and to identify the factors that predict the discontinuation of treatments. We report a retrospective observational hospital-based study of 300 patients registered at HUCA's Dermatology Service who were receiving one of the following biological treatments for psoriasis on 30 November 2020: adalimumab, ustekinumab, secukinumab, or ixekizumab. The age groups were compared using Student's t-test for quantitative variables and the chi-squared test for qualitative variables. We used the Kaplan-Meier estimator to estimate the survival function and the log-rank test to measure differences. No statistically significant differences in the frequency of use were noted between the younger and older groups, for any of the drugs studied. Survival on a drug regime, globally and individually, was similar in the two age groups. Factors predicting lower overall survival were being female, obesity, and having undergone previous biological treatment. The first three factors were influential in the under-65-year-old group, while arthritis was a significant factor for the older group.
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- Cristina Galache Osuna
- Dermatology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain; (C.G.O.); (S.R.G.); (J.C.M.); (F.V.L.)
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- Dermatology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain; (C.G.O.); (S.R.G.); (J.C.M.); (F.V.L.)
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- Dermatology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain; (C.G.O.); (S.R.G.); (J.C.M.); (F.V.L.)
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- Clinical Management Unit, UGC Farmacia, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain;
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- Dermatology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain; (C.G.O.); (S.R.G.); (J.C.M.); (F.V.L.)
- Dermatology, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, IUOPA, University of Oviedo, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
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- Dermatology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain; (C.G.O.); (S.R.G.); (J.C.M.); (F.V.L.)
- Dermatology, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias, IUOPA, University of Oviedo, 33011 Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
- Spanish Biomedical Research Network Centre in Oncology, CIBERONC, Av. Monforte de Lemos, 3-5, Pabellón 11, Planta 0, 28029 Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Anghel F, Nitusca D, Cristodor P. Body Mass Index Influence for the Personalization of the Monoclonal Antibodies Therapy for Psoriasis. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:1316. [PMID: 34947847 PMCID: PMC8703749 DOI: 10.3390/life11121316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Revised: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory, autoimmune-mediated disease that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Advances in treatment with biological agents represented by monoclonal antibodies, such as TNF-α inhibitors (TNFI), IL-17A and IL-12/23 antagonists have not only benefited from outstanding clinical efficacy with lower side effects compared to conventional systemic therapy, but also raised the standards towards therapeutic success, fact reflected in the greater Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) response rates. However, due to their relatively recent introduction in clinical practice, and despite their proven superior efficacy, further research is needed for monitoring the eventual changes in treatment-induced parameters, especially of metabolic origin. In this respect, initial reports stress on one particular comorbidity associated with psoriasis-obesity-which seems to be not only a risk and result of the disease, but also an adverse effect of long-term therapy with some biologics. The consequent drug-induced increase in body mass index (BMI) of patients suffering from psoriasis undergoing biological treatment appears to contribute to the progression of the disease, promote drug discontinuation and reduce overall clinical efficacy of monoclonal antibodies. Therefore, we review herein the impact of body weight (BMI) increase on the biological treatment of psoriasis, to further investigate on its relationship with the disease and aid on the management of treatment schemes that take into account individual characteristics of patients, such as body mass, for a more efficient and personalized therapy approach.
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- Flavia Anghel
- Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, “Victor Babe” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Pta Eftimie Murgu Nr. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania; (F.A.); (D.N.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, “Victor Babe” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Pta Eftimie Murgu Nr. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania; (F.A.); (D.N.)
- Center for Complex Networks Science, “Victor Babe” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Pta Eftimie Murgu Nr. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania
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- Department of Dermatology and Venerology, “Victor Babe” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Pta Eftimie Murgu Nr. 2, 300041 Timişoara, Romania
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Pirro F, Caldarola G, Chiricozzi A, Burlando M, Mariani M, Parodi A, Peris K, De Simone C. Impact of Body Mass Index on the Efficacy of Biological Therapies in Patients with Psoriasis: A Real-World Study. Clin Drug Investig 2021; 41:917-925. [PMID: 34537921 PMCID: PMC8481196 DOI: 10.1007/s40261-021-01080-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The efficacy of biological therapies used for the treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis can be influenced by numerous variables including body mass index (BMI). OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the impact of BMI on the short-term and long-term efficacy of biological therapies in clinical practice and to identify the best therapeutic options in obese patients (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2). METHODS A multicentric retrospective study was conducted in patients who initiated a biological therapy during the period January 2006-December 2019. The proportion of patients achieving a 90% improvement of baseline Psoriasis Area and Severity Index at weeks 12 and 24 was calculated also recording the 12- and 24-month drug survival as a measure of long-term efficacy, performing multivariate analyses to assess the impact of different variables. RESULTS Five hundred and four patients with psoriasis were included. After 12 and 24 weeks, the proportion of patients achieving a 90% improvement of baseline Psoriasis Area and Severity Index response was higher in patients with a BMI < 30 kg/m2 compared with those with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 [54.90% vs 43.45% (p = 0.014) at week 12 and 66.84% vs 56.55% (p = 0.021) at week 24]. The Kaplan-Meier survival curves showed how obese patients had a higher probability of discontinuation due to a lack or loss of efficacy (p = 0.0192) compared with non-obese patients. The drug survival analysis also showed that BMI negatively affected the drug survival of secukinumab (odds ratio 1.27, p < 0.001) and ustekinumab (odds ratio 1.06, p = 0.050), while the long-term efficacy of adalimumab, etanercept, and ixekizumab was not influenced by BMI. CONCLUSIONS Obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) negatively affects the clinical response of biological drugs in psoriatic patients, with anti-interleukin drugs being more affected by BMI than anti-tumor necrosis factor drugs.
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- Federico Pirro
- Istituto di Dermatologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, L.go F. Vito 1, 00135, Rome, Italy.
- Department of Dermatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy.
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- Istituto di Dermatologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, L.go F. Vito 1, 00135, Rome, Italy
- Department of Dermatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Istituto di Dermatologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, L.go F. Vito 1, 00135, Rome, Italy
- Department of Dermatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Dermatology (DissaL), Policlinico San Martino Hospital, IRCCS, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences and Public Health, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Dermatology (DissaL), Policlinico San Martino Hospital, IRCCS, Genoa, Italy
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- Istituto di Dermatologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, L.go F. Vito 1, 00135, Rome, Italy
- Department of Dermatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Istituto di Dermatologia, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, L.go F. Vito 1, 00135, Rome, Italy
- Department of Dermatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Zangrilli A, Caldarola G, Bernardini N, Bavetta M, Graceffa D, Bonifati C, Cantoresi F, Faleri S, Giordano D, Mariani M, Micheli A, Moretta G, Pirro F, Pagnanelli G, Panasiti V, Provini A, Richetta A, Sacchelli L, Bianchi L, Peris K. Predictive factors of lack of response to adalimumab among bio-naive patients suffering from moderate-to severe psoriasis: analysis of a multicenter data collection in Italy. Expert Opin Biol Ther 2021; 21:1291-1298. [PMID: 34278889 DOI: 10.1080/14712598.2021.1948530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Efficacy of anti-TNF-a agents seems inferior to IL-17 and IL-23 inhibitors. Nevertheless, after biosimilars approval, anti TNF-a agents are recommended as first-line for psoriatic patients, for economic reasons. METHODS Predictive factors of response or non-response to adalimumab in bionaive patients who started adalimumab (originator or biosimilar) over 12 years in 9 dermatologic centers in Italy. Effectiveness was assessed with Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI75 and PASI90) at weeks 12, 24 and 48. Multiple logistic regressions were used for variables predicting clinical response; Kaplan-Meier survival curves and Cox regression for drug survival. RESULTS The drug survival analysis showed reduced hazard ratio of overall discontinuation with male gender and scalp localization. In contrast, baseline PASI and genital psoriasis were significantly associated with increased risk of overall discontinuation. Predictive factors of non-response seemed elevated in patients with baseline PASI, older age groups, previously treated patients with phototherapy, females or patients with palmo-plantar while scalp psoriasis, previous cyclosporine and acitretin appeared as a positive predictive factor. CONCLUSIONS This real-life analysis might be useful for clinicians in case of bio-naive patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis and various comorbidities.
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- Arianna Zangrilli
- Department of Dermatology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.,Department of Dermatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Dermatology Unit "Daniele Innocenzi," Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Istituto Dermatologico San Gallicano - IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Istituto Dermatologico San Gallicano - IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Unit of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, UOC DERMATOLOGIA dell'Ospedale Di Belcolle, Viterbo, Italy
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- NESMOS Department, Dermatology Unit, Sant'Andrea Hospital, University of Rome Sapienza, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, University Department of Health Sciences and Public Health, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Unità Di Dermatologia, Ospedale Nuovo Regina Magherita, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata - IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.,Department of Dermatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata - IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Campus Bio-Medico University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Istituto Dermopatico dell'Immacolata - IRCCS, Roma, Italy
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- Unit of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, Dermatology Unit, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.,Dermatology, IRCCS Policlinico Di Sant'Orsola, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Dermatology, Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.,Department of Dermatology, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Tang E, Maqbool T, Lam M, Adam GP, Tadrous M, Rochon PA, Drucker AM. Safety of Systemic Medications Among Older Adults With Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies. J Cutan Med Surg 2021; 25:397-408. [PMID: 33566683 DOI: 10.1177/1203475421993770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Psoriasis and atopic dermatitis are common among older adults (≥65 years old), but clinical trials often exclude that population. OBJECTIVE To synthesize evidence from observational studies on the safety of systemic therapies (conventional or biologic) for psoriasis and atopic dermatitis among older adults in a systematic review. METHODS We searched MEDLINE and EMBASE (inception to October 31, 2019) and included observational studies reporting adverse events among older people treated with systemic therapy for psoriasis or atopic dermatitis. Outcomes were death, hospitalization, emergency department visits, infections, major cardiovascular events, renal toxicity, hepatotoxicity, and cytopenias. We assessed study quality using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. RESULTS We included 22 studies on treatment for psoriasis and 2 for atopic dermatitis. Most studies were small and non-comparative and 20 of 24 were low quality. Studies comparing safety between medications or medication classes or between older and younger adults did not show apparent differences but had wide confidence intervals around relative effect estimates. Heterogeneity of study design and reporting precluded quantitative synthesis. CONCLUSIONS There is scant evidence on the safety of conventional systemic and biologic medications for older adults with psoriasis or atopic dermatitis; older adults and their clinicians should be aware of this evidence gap.
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- Evan Tang
- 793812366 Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Canada
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Canada
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- 12362 Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- 174610 Center for Evidence Synthesis in Health, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, USA
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- 70378 Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Canada.,7985 Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Canada
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- 7985 Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Canada
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- 7985 Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Canada.,Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Canada
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van Winden MEC, van der Schoot LS, van de L’Isle Arias M, van Vugt LJ, van den Reek JMPA, van de Kerkhof PCM, de Jong EMGJ, Lubeek SFK. Effectiveness and Safety of Systemic Therapy for Psoriasis in Older Adults. JAMA Dermatol 2020; 156:1229-1239. [DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2020.2311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Department of Dermatology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Poudel D, George MD, Baker JF. The Impact of Obesity on Disease Activity and Treatment Response in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Curr Rheumatol Rep 2020; 22:56. [PMID: 32740758 PMCID: PMC8025781 DOI: 10.1007/s11926-020-00933-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW A growing number of studies have suggested that disease outcomes and response to therapy may be different in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who are obese. The goal of this review is to examine the most recent literature, with a focus on the impact of obesity on the assessment of disease activity and treatment outcomes in RA. RECENT FINDINGS Obesity is common in patients with RA and can have a substantial impact on patient symptoms and outcomes. Obesity is associated with higher rates of chronic pain and opiate use, elevated inflammatory markers, and less reliable physical exam findings, making assessment of disease activity and treatment response more challenging. Despite seemingly worse clinical disease activity, evidence has accumulated demonstrating that obese patients with RA have less inflammation by imaging and lower rates of radiographic progression over time. Whether obesity influences the effectiveness of specific therapies remains controversial. Obesity is very common and is associated with more severe symptoms and higher rates of disability among RA patients. While clinical disease activity is frequently observed to be higher in obese patients with RA, it remains unclear whether poorer treatment response rates in this setting are related to reduced efficacy of therapies or are an artifact of biases in the accurate assessment of the disease.
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- Dilli Poudel
- Division of Rheumatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Rheumatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Informatics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
- Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 5 White Building, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
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The influence of body weight of patients with chronic plaque psoriasis on biological treatment response. Postepy Dermatol Alergol 2020; 37:168-173. [PMID: 32489349 PMCID: PMC7262805 DOI: 10.5114/ada.2020.94835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2018] [Accepted: 03/01/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin. The new era of biological therapies initiated a shift in the definition of the disease therapeutic success, however, recent reports in the literature draw attention to the treatment-induced weight gain in psoriatic patients. Therefore, it is worth considering the body mass index influence on the biological treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis, seeing that it has manifold associations with the disease and may play an important role in clinical practice management.
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Zangrilli A, Bavetta M, Bianchi L. Adalimumab in children and adolescents with severe plaque psoriasis: a safety evaluation. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2020; 19:433-438. [PMID: 32250180 DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2020.1752659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Introduction: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory systemic disease that affects 2% of the population and is associated with an important physical and physiological burden. About 0.5-2% of psoriatic cases onset during the pediatric age range, and often it's not diagnosed until adulthood. Adalimumab is an antitumor necrosis factor monoclonal antibody approved for use in children in 2008 and now it was used in several diseases in rheumatology, gastroenterology, and in dermatology.Areas covered: The purpose of this article was to summarize what has been described in the literature so far, about safety in the use of adalimumab in pediatric psoriasis. The presented data was extrapolated from a literature review from PubMed searches (using words 'pediatric psoriasis,' 'adalimumab children,' 'adalimumab safety,' 'pediatric psoriasis treatment,' 'adalimumab clinical trial'), treatment guidelines, and reports from European and United States regulatory agencies.Expert opinion: Actually there are some biologic agents for the treatment of pediatric psoriasis, but the lack of safety data from controlled trials is evident. The safety data on the use of adalimumab in pediatric psoriasis was taken from long-term studies in the adult population. These studies confirm the data on the safety of the drug as it is also supported by several works on real-life.
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- A Zangrilli
- Dermatology Unit, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy
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Lanna C, Zangrilli A, Bavetta M, Campione E, Bianchi L. Efficacy and safety of adalimumab in difficult‐to‐treat psoriasis. Dermatol Ther 2020; 33:e13374. [DOI: 10.1111/dth.13374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2019] [Revised: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 04/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Caterina Lanna
- Dermatologic Unit, Department of Systems Medicine University of Rome Tor Vergata Rome Italy
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- Dermatologic Unit, Department of Systems Medicine University of Rome Tor Vergata Rome Italy
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- Dermatologic Unit, Department of Systems Medicine University of Rome Tor Vergata Rome Italy
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- Dermatologic Unit, Department of Systems Medicine University of Rome Tor Vergata Rome Italy
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- Dermatologic Unit, Department of Systems Medicine University of Rome Tor Vergata Rome Italy
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Sandhu VK, Ighani A, Fleming P, Lynde CW. Biologic Treatment in Elderly Patients With Psoriasis: A Systematic Review. J Cutan Med Surg 2020; 24:174-186. [DOI: 10.1177/1203475419897578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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With our aging population, an increasing number of psoriasis patients are classified as elderly. However, psoriasis treatment in older adults can be challenging, given an increased number of comorbid conditions and immunosenescence. Biologic agents present a solution to this treatment dilemma because of their high efficacy and favorable tolerability. The objective of this systematic review was to summarize the findings of clinical trial and real-world studies exploring the safety and efficacy of biologic agents in elderly patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis. We searched MEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and clinical trial databases. Studies analyzing biologics for psoriasis were included if elderly patients were the main population of interest or were a separate subgroup in their analysis. Eighteen articles met inclusion criteria after screening. Across all biologic classes, efficacy for biologics between nonelderly adult patient and elderly patients was similar. Adverse events (AEs) and infections occured at a similar frequency between both groups. However, serious AEs were more common in the elderly. The available literature on the safety and efficacy of biologic agents in elderly patients supports the use of these agents in this population. However, serious AEs and discontinuation due to AEs were more common in older patients. As elderly patients have a higher burden of comorbid conditions and an increased baseline vulnerability for AE, physicians should continue to be prudent in screening before initiating biologics and monitor patients more closely as AEs tend to be more severe.
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- Division of Dermatology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Dermatology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Lynde Institute of Dermatology, Markham, ON, Canada
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Gratacós J, Galíndez E, Otón T. Is obesity a predictor for lack of response to treatment in psoriatic arthritis? A systematic review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 17:268-278. [PMID: 31708450 DOI: 10.1016/j.reuma.2019.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2019] [Revised: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 06/05/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To update the study of the association between obesity and treatment response in psoriatic arthritis. METHODS Updating a systematic review of clinical trials, prospective or retrospective longitudinal studies and case-control studies in psoriatic arthritis in which obesity was assessed as a predictor of efficacy or toxicity. Risks of bias were assessed with validated scales. A meta-analysis of the results of studies with similar outcome variables and weight measurements was performed. RESULTS Twenty-one studies were included (6 review of clinical trials, 6 longitudinal studies, 7 registers and one case-control studie), with moderate quality. The risk of achieving an ACR20 response if weight≥100kg was estimated at OR=1.42 (1-2.08) and that of withdrawing treatment in an OR of 1.60 (95% CI: 1.34 - 1.92). CONCLUSIONS There seems to be a greater risk of withdrawal of treatment due to inefficacy and difficulty in achieving remission in patients with psoriatic arthritis if they are obese.
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- Jordi Gratacós
- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitari Parc Taulí, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Sabadell (Barcelona), España
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- Servicio de Reumatología, Hospital Universitario Basurto, Bilbao, Vizcaya, España
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- Instituto de Salud Musculoesquelética, Madrid, España.
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Esposito M, Prignano F, Rongioletti F, Hansel K, Bianchi L, Pescitelli L, Lazzeri L, Ricceri F, Mugheddu C, Bavetta M, Zangrilli A, Bianchi L, Bini V, Stingeni L. Efficacy and safety of adalimumab after failure of other anti-TNFα agents for plaque-type psoriasis: clinician behavior in real life clinical practice. J DERMATOL TREAT 2018; 30:441-445. [PMID: 30273075 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2018.1529382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Introduction: During treatment with biologic agents for psoriasis (Pso) in a number of patients a failure may occur and discontinuation with transitioning to another drug or an optimization strategy, consisting in a dose-adjustment or a co-medication with a traditional systemic agent, represent two possible alternatives. Objective: The SAFARI study objective was a retrospective observation of adalimumab efficacy and safety profile after switching from other anti-TNFα agents related to clinician behavior after the failure of the first-line agent. Results: The retrospective multicenter observation demonstrated that after a first-line anti-TNFα failure adalimumab efficacy was consistent at week-12 and 24 with a further significant improvement at week-48 with a proportion of patients achieving PASI75/PASI90/PASI100 of 83.3, 71.6, and 56.9.%, respectively. Clinician strategies to extend drug-survival after first-line anti-TNFα failure, such as co-medication or dose-adjustment, were irrelevant to future drug effectiveness. Conclusions: Adalimumab profile was excellent in this 5-year retrospective observation, showing the clinical validity of interclass transitioning among anti-TNFα options.
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- Maria Esposito
- a Department of Dermatology , University of Rome 'Tor Vergata' , Rome , Italy
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- c Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, Section of Dermatology , University of Cagliari , Cagliari , Italy
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- d Department of Medicine, Section of Clinical, Allergological and Venereological Dermatology , University of Perugia , Perugia , Italy
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- d Department of Medicine, Section of Clinical, Allergological and Venereological Dermatology , University of Perugia , Perugia , Italy
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- b Department of Dermatology , University of Florence , Firenze , Italy
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- b Department of Dermatology , University of Florence , Firenze , Italy
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- c Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health, Section of Dermatology , University of Cagliari , Cagliari , Italy
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- a Department of Dermatology , University of Rome 'Tor Vergata' , Rome , Italy
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- a Department of Dermatology , University of Rome 'Tor Vergata' , Rome , Italy
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- a Department of Dermatology , University of Rome 'Tor Vergata' , Rome , Italy
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- e Department of Medicine, Medicine, Endocrine and Metabolic Sciences Section , University of Perugia , Perugia , Italy
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- d Department of Medicine, Section of Clinical, Allergological and Venereological Dermatology , University of Perugia , Perugia , Italy
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Strober B, Crowley J, Langley RG, Gordon K, Menter A, Leonardi C, Arikan D, Valdecantos WC. Systematic review of the real-world evidence of adalimumab safety in psoriasis registries. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2018; 32:2126-2133. [PMID: 30067882 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.15203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2018] [Accepted: 07/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Long-term safety of adalimumab in psoriasis clinical studies has been established. The objective of this research was to review real-world evidence of adalimumab safety from registries of adult patients with psoriasis treated in clinical practice. Databases (BIOSIS Previews, Current Contents Search, Derwent Drug File, EMBASE, EMBASE Alert, EMCare, MEDLINE, SciSearch) were searched for psoriasis registries with adalimumab safety data. Eligible papers were English language manuscripts (conference abstracts excluded) from psoriasis registries presenting safety data for adult patients with psoriasis receiving adalimumab. The incidence and rate (events/100 patient-years [PY]) of adverse events (AEs), serious AEs (SAEs) and AEs of special interest are reported. Abstracts of 425 publications were screened, and 401 publications excluded (208 conference abstracts; 193 papers). Remaining manuscripts were fully screened; 14 were excluded (no adalimumab data, n = 10; no safety data, n = 2; no on-treatment data, n = 1; not English, n = 1), and 10 selected. Overall rates of AEs (4273 [22.2/100PY]) and SAEs (827 [4.3/100PY]) were reported in the ESPRIT registry (N = 6059). Rates of infections (7.7-14.7/100PY) and serious infections (<0.6-2.0/100PY) were reported in four studies. Cardiovascular-related events were reported in three studies: ≤0.1/100PY per major cardiac event in ESPRIT, <0.5/100PY major cardiac events in PsoBest and serious cardiovascular events in two patients (<1%) in DERMBIO. Malignancies were reported in three studies (any malignancy, 0.9/100PY; malignancies excluding non-melanoma skin cancer [NMSC], <0.6/100PY; NMSC, 0.6-<0.5/100PY). These findings suggest that real-world safety of adalimumab is consistent across different psoriasis registries, which supports the existing long-term safety profile of adalimumab from clinical studies.
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- B Strober
- Department of Dermatology, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, USA.,Probity Medical Research, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Bakersfield Dermatology, Bakersfield, CA, USA
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- Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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- Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL, USA
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Sator P. Safety and tolerability of adalimumab for the treatment of psoriasis: a review summarizing 15 years of real-life experience. Ther Adv Chronic Dis 2018; 9:147-158. [PMID: 30065812 DOI: 10.1177/2040622318772705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2017] [Accepted: 03/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Biologic therapies like adalimumab are the gold standard for psoriasis treatment with efficacy and safety profiles allowing for long-term treatment. However, adalimumab cannot be used in all patients and may cause adverse drug reactions. This study reviews conditions that might limit the use of adalimumab under real-life conditions. Local injection site reactions affect 12-37% of patients but rarely require specific therapy. Dermatological adverse events (AEs) include the paradoxical psoriasis and tend to respond to adequate therapy without adalimumab discontinuation. Adalimumab increases the risk for infections; latent chronic infections like tuberculosis or hepatitis B/C impose the highest risk for serious AEs. However, administration of adalimumab may still be possible under appropriate monitoring or prophylactic therapy. Some studies indicate an increased risk of malignancies in patients with psoriasis exposed to adalimumab. Here, the causal relationship is unclear since both psoriasis and some first-line therapies increase the risk of malignancies. Depression frequently coincides with psoriasis and may respond to adalimumab as well. Cardiovascular diseases are contraindications for adalimumab, but evidence suggests that adalimumab may still be a treatment option. Overall AE rates range from 245 to 399 per 100 patient years (serious AEs: 6-23; death: 1-2). Thus, adalimumab is slightly less safe than ustekinumab and infliximab but exhibits superior effectiveness and drug survival. Adalimumab is safe for pregnant women during the first trimester, for children up to 4 years and for the elderly. Thus, in spite of several conditions that require specific attention, the favourable safety and tolerability of adalimumab for the treatment of psoriasis is confirmed.
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- Paul Sator
- Department for Dermatology, Krankenhaus Hietzing, Austria
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Singh S, Facciorusso A, Singh AG, Casteele NV, Zarrinpar A, Prokop LJ, Grunvald EL, Curtis JR, Sandborn WJ. Obesity and response to anti-tumor necrosis factor-α agents in patients with select immune-mediated inflammatory diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0195123. [PMID: 29771924 PMCID: PMC5957395 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0195123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 189] [Impact Index Per Article: 31.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2017] [Accepted: 03/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES We sought to evaluate the association between obesity and response to anti-tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF) agents, through a systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS Through a systematic search through January 24, 2017, we identified randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or observational studies in adults with select immune-mediated inflammatory diseases-inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), spondyloarthropathies (SpA), psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA)-treated with anti-TNF agents, and reporting outcomes, stratified by body mass index (BMI) categories or weight. Primary outcome was failure to achieve clinical remission or response or treatment modification. We performed random effects meta-analysis and estimated odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS Based on 54 cohorts including 19,372 patients (23% obese), patients with obesity had 60% higher odds of failing therapy (OR,1.60; 95% CI,1.39-1.83;I2 = 71%). Dose-response relationship was observed (obese vs. normal BMI: OR,1.87 [1.39-2.52]; overweight vs. normal BMI: OR,1.38 [1.11-1.74],p = 0.11); a 1kg/m2 increase in BMI was associated with 6.5% higher odds of failure (OR,1.065 [1.043-1.087]). These effects were observed across patients with rheumatic diseases, but not observed in patients with IBD. Effect was consistent based on dosing regimen/route, study design, exposure definition, and outcome measures. Less than 10% eligible RCTs reported outcomes stratified by BMI. CONCLUSIONS Obesity is an under-reported predictor of inferior response to anti-TNF agents in patients with select immune-mediated inflammatory diseases. A thorough evaluation of obesity as an effect modifier in clinical trials is warranted, and intentional weight loss may serve as adjunctive treatment in patients with obesity failing anti-TNF therapy.
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- Siddharth Singh
- Division of Gastroenterology, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
- Division of Biomedical Informatics, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Division of Gastroenterology, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Division of Gastroenterology, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
- Institute for Diabetes and Metabolic Health, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
- VA San Diego Health Systems, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Department of Library Services, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
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- Weight Management Program, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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- Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
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- Division of Gastroenterology, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
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Bissonnette R, Luger T, Thaçi D, Toth D, Lacombe A, Xia S, Mazur R, Patekar M, Charef P, Milutinovic M, Leonardi C, Mrowietz U. Secukinumab demonstrates high sustained efficacy and a favourable safety profile in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis through 5 years of treatment (SCULPTURE Extension Study). J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2018; 32:1507-1514. [PMID: 29444376 PMCID: PMC6175198 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.14878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 141] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2017] [Accepted: 01/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Secukinumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody that selectively neutralizes IL-17A, has been shown to have significant efficacy and a favourable safety profile in the treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. OBJECTIVE To assess the efficacy and safety of secukinumab through 5 years of treatment in moderate-to-severe psoriasis. METHODS In the core SCULPTURE study, Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) 75 responders at Week 12 continued receiving subcutaneous secukinumab until Year 1. Thereafter, patients entered the extension phase and continued treatment as per the core trial. Treatment was double-blinded until the end of Year 3 and open-label from Year 4. Here, we focus on the 300 mg fixed-interval (every 4 weeks) treatment, the recommended per label dose. Efficacy data are primarily reported as observed, but multiple imputation (MI) and last observation carried forward (LOCF) techniques were also undertaken as supportive analyses. RESULTS At Year 1, 168 patients entered the extension study and at the end of Year 5, 126 patients completed 300 mg (every 4 weeks) treatment. PASI 75/90/100 responses at Year 1 (88.9%, 68.5% and 43.8%, respectively) were sustained to Year 5 (88.5%, 66.4% and 41%). PASI responses were consistent regardless of the analysis undertaken (as observed, MI, or LOCF). The average improvement in mean PASI was approximately 90% through 5 years compared with core study baseline. DLQI (dermatology life quality index) 0/1 response also sustained through 5 years (72.7% at Year 1 and 65.5% at Year 5). The safety profile of secukinumab remained favourable, with no cumulative or unexpected safety concerns identified. CONCLUSION Secukinumab 300 mg treatment delivered high and sustained levels of skin clearance and improved quality of life through 5 years in patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis. Favourable safety established in the secukinumab phase 2/3 programme was maintained through 5 years.
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Comprehensive Center for Inflammation Medicine, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Geriatric and Environmental Dermatology, Probity Medical Research Windsor and XLR8 Medical Research, Windsor, ON, Canada
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- Novartis Pharma AG, Basel, Switzerland
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- Beijing Novartis Pharma Co. Ltd., Shanghai, China
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- Novartis Pharma AG, Basel, Switzerland
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- Novartis Pharma AG, Basel, Switzerland
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- Novartis Pharma AG, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology, Saint Louis University Health Science Center, St Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Psoriasis-Center, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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