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Psound Bytes

235 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratings

National Psoriasis Foundation presents Psound Bytes, a podcast series featuring leading experts talking about understanding, managing and thriving with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis. Listen to world renowned dermatologists and rheumatologists discuss the latest news in psoriatic disease management.

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Episodes

Ep. 130 "Overcoming Hurdles in Living with Mental Health and Psoriasis"

June 08, 2021 10:30 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MB

"Increasingly we're seeing psoriasis is also a disease of the brain causing depression and anxiety" says Dr. Evan Rieder, dermatologist and psychiatrist at NYU Langone Health. Hear more about this biological connection, forms of anxiety and how cognitive behavioral therapy can help overcome self distortions about living with psoriasis. This episode is supported by unrestricted educational grants from AbbVie, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen and UCB. 

Ep. 129 "Ensuring All Copays Count"

June 01, 2021 10:30 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MB

In this episode, the NPF Advocacy Team breaks down a new insurance trend called "copay accumulator adjustment programs". These programs make it harder for patients to afford their treatments because copay assistance is no longer counting toward the deductible or out-of-pocket maximum. Request a free copay accumulator adjustment program resource at www.psoriasis.org/copay-accumulator or email the NPF Advocacy Team at [email protected]

Ep. 128 "The Invisible Impact of Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis" A Sun Pharma sponsored podcast

May 27, 2021 10:30 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MB

Hear Corey's journey with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and the physical, social and emotional impact it had on his life. Dr. April Armstrong, Associate Dean of Clinical Research at the Keck School of Medicine at USC, joins to offer advice for how to manage your symptoms and discusses a treatment option for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. This episode is sponsored by Sun Pharma. For more important Safety Information: https://bit.ly/2We7fIS .

Ep. 127 "Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: Similar Yet Different"

May 19, 2021 10:30 - 41 minutes - 57 MB

From diagnosis to management psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are similar but also distinctly different. Hear why from dermatologist Dr. Erin Boh, Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, and rheumatologist Dr. Elizabeth Perkins from Rheumatology Care Center in Birmingham, AL. Psoriatic Arthritis Action Month is supported by unrestricted educational grants from AbbVie, Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen and Novartis. 

Ep. 126 "Choose Joint Friendly Exercises for Psoriatic Arthritis"

May 11, 2021 10:30 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MB

Exercise is important but what if you have chronic pain and fatigue? Physical Therapist and Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Pam Bohling with Mountain States Hand and Physical Therapy in Colorado addresses this key issue and what's essential for joint friendly exercises from a physical therapist. Psoriatic Arthritis Action Month is supported by unrestricted educational grants from AbbVie, Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen and Novartis. 

Ep. 125 "Sleep Matters: Exploring Sleep and Psoriatic Disease"

May 04, 2021 10:30 - 14 minutes - 20.8 MB

"People with psoriatic disease are sleeping less and not as well" per dermatologist Dr. Tina Bhutani, Co-Director of the Psoriasis and Skin Treatment Center and Director of the Dermatology Clinical Research Unit at UCSF. Hear Dr. Bhutani discuss why, types of sleep disorders, effects and tips to help improve sleep. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, Novartis, Pfizer and UCB. 

Ep. 124 CME 0.25 "Exploring the Bi-Directional Relationship Between Mental Health, Sleep and Psoriasis"

April 29, 2021 10:30 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MB

At high risk for depression, about 60% of people with psoriasis also have sleep disturbances. Listen as dermatologist Dr. Tina Bhutani, Director of the Dermatology Clinical Research Unit at UCSF, explores the bi-directional relationship and implications for clinical care. Disclosures/credit: https://www.eeds.com/em/2635. This program is supported by educational grants from Bristol Myers Squibb, Lilly, Novartis and Ortho Dermatologics.

Ep. 123 "Volunteers Teaming Up to Raise Awareness About Psoriatic Disease"

April 22, 2021 10:30 - 27 minutes - 38.6 MB

Hear NPF Youth Ambassadors Sam and Jensen tell their story about being diagnosed, living and coping with psoriatic disease, and why they chose to become an inspiration to all as volunteer Youth Ambassadors! Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, Novartis, Pfizer and UCB. 

Ep. 122 "Inspiring Others with Psoriatic Disease One to One"

April 20, 2021 10:30 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MB

If you have psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis you don't have to feel alone or overwhelmed by your disease journey. Hear from trained mentor Pattie and her mentee Andie how NPF's One to One Program offers peer support, ideas and inspiration for those with psoriatic disease. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, Novartis, Pfizer and UCB. 

Ep. 121 "Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity and Psoriatic Disease"

April 13, 2021 10:30 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MB

Curious about celiac disease and if it's connected to psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis? Hear Brittany Link, registered and licensed dietitian at Advice for Eating in Houston, TX discuss symptoms, diagnosis, how CD differs from gluten sensitivity, and what to do if you think you have celiac disease. Psound Bytes is supported by  unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Janssen, Novartis, Pfizer and UCB. 

Ep. 120 "Busting Myths About Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis"

March 09, 2021 11:30 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MB

Hear myth buster, dermatologist and rheumatologist Dr. Joseph Merola from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston give the facts about common myths associated with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and what it means for you, our listeners! Includes discussion about treatment remission and where we now on the path to a cure. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer and UCB. 

Ep. 119 "Best Practices for Biologic Prior Authorization Process" a Janssen sponsored podcast.

March 04, 2021 11:30 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MB

Biologic Fulfillment Fundamentals (BFF) Campaign from the NPF, sponsored by Janssen, supports dermatology biologic coordinators working to help psoriasis patients start and stay on their biologic treatment. Hear Joe Holton and Toby Thomas discuss what biologic coordinators and patients need to know about different types of insurance plans and prior authorizations when prescribed a biologic treatment. For more information visit psoriasis.org/BFF. 

Ep. 118 "Take Charge of Your Health in 2021: Learn Why It's Important to Get the Right Arthritis Diagnosis" A Novartis sponsored podcast.

March 02, 2021 11:30 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MB

Dr. Elizabeth Perkins, founder of Rheumatology Care Center in Birmingham, AL, joins us to discuss different forms of arthritis, including psoriatic arthritis. Learn about the differences between each condition and the resources available to get on the path to diagnosis. This podcast episode is sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, which compensated Dr. Perkins for her time. For more information visit www.PsARealTalk.com. 

Ep. 117 CME 0.25 "Tips for Diagnosing and Treating Psoriasis in Skin of Color"

February 25, 2021 20:27 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MB

Psoriasis can look different in darker skin types making it a challenge to diagnose. World-renowned dermatologist and expert in skin of color, Dr. Seemal Desai from Innovative Dermatology in Plano, TX, addresses the presentation, diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis in skin of color. Disclosures/credit: https://www.eeds.com/em/2256. This program is supported by educational grants from Lilly, Bristol Myers Squibb and Novartis. 

Ep. 116 "NPF Research Initiatives: Advancing Science, Improving Lives with Psoriatic Disease"

February 23, 2021 23:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MB

Curious about the research funded through the NPF? Hear about key research initiatives such as the PsA Diagnostic Test Grant and the Psoriasis Prevention Initiative along with the latest updates from Dr. Stacie Bell, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer, and Jackie Domire, Associate Director of Research and Medical Affairs. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer and UCB. 

Ep. 115 "Honoring the Past While Looking Forward With Psoriatic Disease"

February 18, 2021 11:30 - 27 minutes - 38.6 MB

Join us as we celebrate Founder's Week with a look at the then and now of psoriasis management with Pete Miller, a member of NPF's Board of Directors and former school principal who has lived with psoriasis for 59 years. Hear Pete's incredible story, his challenges and how psoriasis treatments have changed so much over the years. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer and UCB. 

Ep. 114 CME 0.5 Journal Club presents "Systemic Treatment Effects on Comorbidities of Psoriasis"

February 11, 2021 11:30 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MB

Hear dermatologist Dr. Mark Lebwohl, Mt. Sinai Health System, cardiologist Dr. Nehal Mehta and Dr. Heather Teague from the NIH Section of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases discuss the effect of systemic psoriasis treatments on CVD, diabetes and psoriatic arthritis. For disclosures/credits: https://www.eeds.com/em/2172. This program is supported by educational grants from AbbVie, Amgen, Janssen and UCB. To access articles mentioned https://bit.ly/2MKjlrB .

Ep. 113 "Real Talk About Fighting Severe Plaque Psoriasis" A Janssen sponsored podcast.

January 28, 2021 11:30 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MB

Living in Mesa, Arizona, Eli lives an active lifestyle while fighting plaque psoriasis. Hear Eli share his journey and how he received treatment for his severe plaque psoriasis. This podcast is sponsored by Janssen. Visit https://bit.ly/3jTSAvV to see the Important Safety Information and https://bit.ly/2H3JUo4 to see full Prescribing Information. 

Ep. 112 "Introducing MyPsoriasisTeam"

January 26, 2021 11:30 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MB

Curious about MyPsoriasisTeam? Join co-founder and CEO Eric Peacock and MyPsoriasisTeam members Laurinda Knight, Vanessa Scott and Paul Gallant to hear how MyPsoriasisTeam has been paramount in their journey with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. While you are at it join the free community here: https://bit.ly/3pklYyh. Psound Bytes is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer and UCB. 

Ep. 111 "COVID-19 Vaccinations and Psoriatic Disease"

January 14, 2021 18:25 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MB

COVID-19 vaccines have arrived! COVID-19 Task Force Co-Chairs, dermatologist Dr. Joel Gelfand, Psoriasis and Phototherapy Treatment Center at Penn, and rheumatologist Dr. Christopher Ritchlin, Psoriasis Center, University of Rochester Medical Center return to discuss vaccine safety, effectiveness, and use with psoriatic disease treatments. This program is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer and UCB. 

Ep. 110 CME 0.75 "Perspectives on Use of the COVID-19 Vaccines and Psoriatic Disease"

January 12, 2021 11:30 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MB

COVID-19 Task Force Co-Chairs dermatologist Dr. Joel Gelfand, Psoriasis & Phototherapy Treatment Center at PENN, and rheumatologist Dr. Christopher Ritchlin, Psoriasis Center, University of Rochester Medical Center, return to discuss the new vaccines and their use with psoriatic disease treatments. Disclosures/credit: https://www.eeds.com/em/1920. This program is supported by educational grants from Lilly, Bristol Myers Squibb and Novartis. 

Ep. 109 "Celebrating Fan Favorite Episodes"

January 07, 2021 11:30 - 24 minutes - 34.4 MB

Join us as Psound Bytes celebrates two years of great podcasts by highlighting favorite episodes selected by you our listeners! Listen to see if your favorite episodes are included like the "Emotional Side of Psoriatic Disease" or "Heart and Psoriatic Disease Connection". You'll also receive a hint as to what's coming in 2021! This program is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer and UCB. 

Ep. 108 2020 Election Results: What They Mean for Health Care and NPF Advocacy in 2021 and Beyond

December 15, 2020 11:30 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MB

Listen as members of the NPF Advocacy team untangle the results of November's federal and state elections. Hannah and Patrick will also discuss what impact the results will have on those living with psoriatic disease and how they will influence NPF's Advocacy efforts over the next few years. Learn more at psoriasis.org/take-action. 

Ep. 108 "2020 Election Results: What They Mean for Health Care and NPF Advocacy in 2021 and Beyond"

December 15, 2020 11:30 - 21 minutes - 29.1 MB

Listen as members of the NPF Advocacy team untangle the results of November's federal and state elections. Hannah and Patrick will also discuss what impact the results will have on those living with psoriatic disease and how they will influence NPF's Advocacy efforts over the next few years. Learn more at psoriasis.org/take-action. 

Ep. 107 CME .25 "Is Guttate Psoriasis a Form of Plaque Psoriasis?"

December 10, 2020 18:36 - 22 minutes - 31 MB

Perhaps five percent of people with psoriasis experience guttate psoriasis which occurs acutely. Dr. Steven Feldman, Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC, discusses characteristics, differential diagnoses, the connection to strep throat and effective treatment options. For disclosures and credit: https://www.eeds.com/em/1865. This program is supported by unrestricted educational grants from AbbVie, Lilly and Ortho Dermatologics. 

Ep. 106 "Clearing Drop Like Psoriasis Plaques"

December 08, 2020 11:30 - 13 minutes - 19.4 MB

Do you have a sudden flare of psoriasis with small drop like plaques over large areas? You may have Guttate Psoriasis. Listen as dermatologist and dermatopathologist Dr. Steven Feldman, Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC, addresses prevalence, triggers such as strep infection, and potential treatment options. This program is supported by unrestricted educational grants from AbbVie, Amgen and Lilly. 

Ep. 105 CME .25 "Meeting the Complex Needs of Pustular Psoriasis"

November 19, 2020 11:30 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MB

Meeting the needs of patients with GPP, PPP or PPPP can be challenging. Listen as Dr. Kristina Callis Duffin, Chair, Department of Dermatology at the University of Utah, discusses challenges from evaluation, the IL-36RN gene, triggers, types, current treatment and what's in the pipeline. For disclosures and credit: https://www.eeds.com/em/1784. This program is supported by unrestricted educational grants from AbbVie, Lilly and Ortho Dermatologics. 

Ep. 104 "What To Do About Pustular Psoriasis"

November 17, 2020 11:30 - 23 minutes - 33.1 MB

If you have generalized pustular psoriasis and/or palmoplantar pustular psoriasis you know how much this form of psoriasis impacts your life. Hear dermatologist Dr. Kristina Callis Duffin from the Department of Dermatology at the University of Utah discuss potential triggers, treatments, what to avoid and future treatments for GPP and PPP. This program is supported by unrestricted educational grants from AbbVie, Amgen and Lilly. 

Ep. 103 CME .25 "Asking about Genital Psoriasis is Imperative"

November 12, 2020 20:14 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MB

Listen as dermatologist and rheumatologist Dr. Joseph Merola, Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, discusses the complexities of diagnosis, impact, efficacy of treatments and normalization of genital and inverse psoriasis. For disclosures and credit: https://www.eeds.com/em/1756. This program is supported by unrestricted educational grants from AbbVie, Lilly and Ortho Dermatologics. 

Ep. 102 "The Hidden Psoriasis: Understanding Genital and Inverse Psoriasis"

November 10, 2020 11:30 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MB

Hear dermatologist and rheumatologist Dr. Joseph Merola, Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, discuss a topic that's often hidden and tough to bring up - genital and inverse psoriasis. Listen as symptoms, confusion with other diseases, impact, and treatment options are addressed. This program is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from AbbVie, Amgen and Lilly. 

Ep. 102 "The Hidden Psoriasis"

November 10, 2020 11:30 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MB

Hear dermatologist and rheumatologist Dr. Joseph Merola, Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, discuss a topic that's often hidden and tough to bring up - genital and inverse psoriasis. Listen as symptoms, confusion with other diseases, impact, and treatment options are addressed. This program is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from AbbVie, Amgen and Lilly. 

Ep. 101 CME .75 "A Call for Diversity in Clinical Trials"

November 05, 2020 17:00 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MB

Inclusion of diversity can impact design, recruitment, informed consent and data in clinical trials. Listen as rheumatologist Dr. Niti Goel, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, addresses issues tied to diversity and what can be done to improve inclusion in clinical trials. For disclosures and to claim credit go to https://www.eeds.com/em/1732. This program is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Amgen. 

Ep. 100 "Managing Stress and Psoriasis in a Pandemic"

November 03, 2020 11:30 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MB

Given the pandemic and how it's changed our world, it's tough not to feel anxious, stressed, overwhelmed or even depressed. Such feelings can make psoriasis worse. If this is how you feel, listen to our 100th episode as Licensed Professional Counselor Mary Maraventano Stried from Chicago, offer tips to change the impact and how we can reinvent our view of stress. This program is supported by charitable contributions from Bristol Myers Squibb. 

Ep. 99 "Be Your Own Advocate: My Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis Treatment Journey" A Sun Pharma Sponsored Podcast

October 29, 2020 10:30 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MB

Hear Charles discuss his 40-year journey with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and how he advocated for himself when choosing a treatment. Meg McCoy, Senior Manager of Patient Support Services at Sun Pharma, also shares pertinent information on a treatment for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and Sun Pharma's patient resources. This podcast episode is sponsored by Sun Pharma. For Important Safety Information: https://bit.ly/2We7fIS .

Ep. 98 "Be Informed About Clinical Trials"

October 27, 2020 10:30 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MB

Hear rheumatologist Dr. Niti Goel, Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC discuss factors that impact clinical trials from inclusion of diversity in recruitment and process, to benefits and risks in participating. Be informed and be involved in steps towards a cure! This World Psoriasis Day activity is supported by charitable contributions from AbbVie, CeraVe, Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, Lilly and Novartis. 

Ep. 97 CME.25 "Management and Treatment of Psoriasis with Topical Therapy"

October 22, 2020 10:30 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MB

Listen as dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Prater, Medical Director, Healthy Skin Dermatology in Oklahoma City, addresses the latest guidelines and factors that impact use of topical therapies and alternative medicine modalities. For disclosures and to claim .25 CME credits complete the online post evaluation at cme.psoriasis.org, enduring materials. This program is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Celgene and Ortho Dermatologics. 

Ep. 96 "Topical Treatment Choices for Psoriasis"

October 20, 2020 10:30 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MB

Topicals are the most commonly used therapy for psoriasis. Hear why and what the therapy options are during a discussion of the sixth "Guidelines of Care for the Management of Psoriasis" from dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Prater, Medical Director, Healthy Skin Dermatology in Oklahoma City. Includes a quick discussion of alternative medicine. This guideline activity is supported by grant funding from Bausch Health Foundation, Celgene and Novartis. 

Ep. 95 "Understanding Your Prescription Drug Costs in Medicare Part D"

October 13, 2020 10:30 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MB

Have you or a family member recently transitioned to Medicare or have questions about out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs?  Listen as NPF staff discuss the common challenges the psoriatic disease community commonly experience with Medicare Part D. Learn more about Part D's structure, if the donut hole has really closed, and options to address your out-of-pocket costs. Visit psoriasis.org/take-action for more information on NPF's advocacy. 

Ep. 94 "Psheltering in Place? Telehealth During a Pandemic and Beyond" An Amgen sponsored podcast.

October 08, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutes - 29.4 MB Video

When the pandemic shut down New York, Cindy found herself working and schooling her sons at home and managing her psoriasis. Fortunately, she discovered telehealth. Hear her story, and Dr. Jennifer Soung who uses telehealth in her practice, as they provide their perspectives on virtual healthcare. This podcast is sponsored by Amgen. For important Safety Information: https://bit.ly/2CzZ6Ym and for Prescribing Information: https://bit.ly/3hclnuA. 

Ep. 93 "Facing Psoriatic Disease is a Matter of Perspective"

October 06, 2020 10:30 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MB

Feeling stress, anxiety or depression? Hear Dr. Theodore Stern, Chief of the Avery D. Weisman, Psychiatry Consultation Services at Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Arianne Shadi Kourosh, Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School discuss strategies you can use to change your perspective of such emotions to truly face psoriatic disease. This episode is supported by unrestricted educational grants from Lilly and Novartis. 

Ep. 92 "What's Happening with Federal Step Therapy Reform?"

September 29, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MB

Have you ever had to try other medications before you get the one you and your doctor originally chose? This is called step therapy. Listen to this podcast to learn how NPF and others are advocating for federal step therapy legislation called the "Safe Step Act". Learn more at psoriasis.org/take-action or if you are experiencing step therapy, contact the Patient Navigation Center at [email protected]

Ep. 91 CME .75 "Answering the Need for SARS-CoV-2 Guidance Statements"

September 11, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MB

Given the pandemic and need for clarity, NPF developed a COVID-19 Task Force. Listen as Co-Chairs, dermatologist Dr. Joel Gelfand, Director, Psoriasis and Phototherapy Treatment Center at Penn, and rheumatologist Dr. Christopher Ritchlin, Co-Director, Psoriasis Center, University of Rochester Medical Center in New York, discuss the evidence and content of NPF's 22 guidance statements addressing effects, risks, and best practices for treatment of patients with psoriatic disease. For disclosur...

Ep.90 "Facts About CBD Use and Psoriasis"

September 08, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MB

Hear the facts about this controversial and rapidly evolving topic, medical use of cannabis-based products for chronic pain with dermatologist Dr. Jason Hawkes, Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, Davis. Listen to Dr. Hawkes discussion about key components, actions, effects, interactions and how it relates to chronic pain in psoriatic disease. 

Ep. 89 CME .25 "Clinical Manifestations Associated with Psoriasis and Smoking: A Toxic Relationship"

August 27, 2020 08:00 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MB

Hear pulmonologist, Dr. Albert Rizzo, Chief Medical Officer at the American Lung Association and member of Christiana Care Pulmonary Associates, and Deb Brown, Chief Mission Officer also with ALA, address the toxic impact of smoking on inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis. This episode includes a free smoking cessation program offer for patients. For disclosures and to claim credit, go to https://bit.ly/2QqzJeM. 

Ep. 88 CME .5 "Journal Club Premieres with Therapeutic Pipeline"

August 20, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MB

Join us for our new Psound Bytes Journal Club series discussing noteworthy publications in psoriatic disease. In this first episode we discuss three recent trial results for therapeutics in the pipeline with dermatologists Dr. Mark Lebwohl, Professor and Chairman, Dept. of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine, Mt. Sinai Health System in New York, and Dr. Andrew Blauvelt, President, Oregon Medical Research Center in Portland, OR. For disclosures and to claim .5 CME credits go to cme.psoriasi...

Ep. 87 "Clearing the Smoke with Psoriatic Disease"

August 18, 2020 08:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MB

Listen as pulmonologist, Dr. Albert Rizzo, Chief Medical Officer at the American Lung Association and member of Christiana Care Pulmonary Associates in Newark, DE, and Deb Brown, Chief Mission Officer with the American Lung Association, discuss the relationship between lung health, systemic inflammation and psoriasis. This episode also includes a free special offer for our listeners from the American Lung Association! Listen to learn more about this free offer!

Ep. 86 "PsoProtect Your Patients: The Search for Answers in a Pandemic"

August 06, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MB

Hear preliminary data and how to participate in PsoProtect, an international registry for health care providers, from Dr. Catherine Smith, Professor of Dermatology and Therapeutics/Consultant Dermatologist, and Dr. Satveer Mahil, a Consultant Dermatologist, at St.. John's Institute of Dermatology, Kings College London. Help advance an understanding of how risk factors, immunomodulatory therapies and comorbidities affect COVID-19 outcomes in people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, and ...

Ep. 85 "How Do I "PsoProtectMe"?"

August 04, 2020 08:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MB

Take action during Psoriasis Action Month by learning why it's important to participate in the PsoProtectMe global survey. Hear from Professor Catherine Smith, Professor of Dermatology and Therapeutics and Consultant Dermatologist, and Dr. Satveer Mahil, a Consultant Dermatologist, from St. John's Institute of Dermatology, Kings College London, about how this survey can advance our understanding of COVID-19 and other factors that  impact the management of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. 

Ep. 84 CME .5 "Optimizing Teledermatology Care"

July 28, 2020 20:01 - 40 minutes - 56.5 MB

Hear tips for maximizing psoriasis care from one of the country's leading experts in teledermatology, Dr. George Han, System Medical Director for Dermatology at Mount Sinai Health System and Chief of Teledermatology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Listen as Dr. Han addresses access issues, system types and set-up, appointment challenges and reimbursement. To view disclosure information and claim credit go to https://www.eeds.com/em/1400.  This program is supported by charitable c...

Ep. 83 "Tips for Making Telehealth Psoriasis Visits Successful"

July 21, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB

With COVID-19 telehealth became more prevalent in use and with this pivot came challenges and benefits. Hear dermatologist Dr. George Han, System Medical Director for Dermatology at Mount Sinai Health System and Chief of Teledermatology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, discuss the challenges and tips for making telehealth visits with psoriatic disease a successful experience. This Psound Bytes activity is supported by charitable contributions from Amgen, Janssen Pharmaceutical Com...