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Dec 17, 2007 06:44 PM

Some psoriasis linked to higher death rates

by HM2VikingRN Staff



CHICAGO (Reuters) - People who suffer from severe psoriasis die younger than people with mild cases or without the disease, for reasons that are unclear, researchers said on Monday.
"Patients with severe psoriasis should receive comprehensive health assessments to enhance preventive health practices, improve overall health and decrease the risk" of death, said a study team led by Dr. Joel Gelfand of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia.
Source: http://in.reuters.com/article/health...42087820071217 accessed today....


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