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Our new site has everything you need to thrive with psoriatic disease.
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August 24, 2020
Your voice is essential is shaping the future of telehealth services.
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August 19, 2020
How providers are navigating new workflows.
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August 18, 2020
Sometimes what you need most is someone who has been there before.
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August 03, 2020
Even during a pandemic, your voice matters.
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August 03, 2020
Zack Harrison is turning 9 this year, but he’s already a vocal member of our community.
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July 31, 2020
At NPF, we stand with the scientists and researchers finding new paths to understanding disease and treatment.
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July 28, 2020
This August, we take action together, in support of our community.
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July 22, 2020
A new topical treatment option is now available to patients.
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July 06, 2020
More biologics, an oral medication and a topical draw interest from top dermatologists.
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July 06, 2020
How to stand up for yourself in the face of surprise medical bills.
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July 01, 2020
Learn how the season can impact your symptoms and what to do to minimize flares.
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June 25, 2020
Offering “byte”-sized medical news updates for health care providers.
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June 24, 2020
A UK-based study recommends PsA patients should be screened for high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes as soon as possible.
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June 19, 2020
Jennifer Kerner joins Team NPF to conquer an ultramarathon.
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June 17, 2020
What an Accelerated Medicines Partnership would mean for psoriatic disease.
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June 10, 2020
This group of medical and scientific experts have collaborated to provide updated recommendations for people with psoriatic disease and will guide NPF in response to the ongoing pandemic and beyond.
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June 03, 2020
Meeting with your health care provider over video or phone can be a successful experience.
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May 20, 2020
Looking to assess the impacts of COVID-19 on those with psoriatic disease.
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May 11, 2020
After years of trying to find the source of her joint pain, Jody Quinn got the answers she needed from a doctor looking at an unlikely indicator.
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May 07, 2020
Psoriasis in your fingernails and toenails can be a sign of troubles to come.
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April 23, 2020
Robert Shoenberg remembers his late wife, Susan, by endowing early career research grants.
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April 17, 2020
Tami Seretti went from zero to 60 as an NPF volunteer. Here’s how she did it.
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April 14, 2020
Wilson Liao, M.D., discusses why medical professionals are so important to NPF’s advocacy mission.
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April 03, 2020
Here’s where we stand in 2020 – and a glimpse of the road ahead.
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March 31, 2020
The risk of psoriatic arthritis may be evident in your fingernails and toenails.
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March 30, 2020
FDA Approves Taltz® for the Treatment of Pediatric Patients with Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
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March 06, 2020
Nehal Mehta, M.D., is an NIH researcher with an impressive track record. NPF helped him get there.
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March 04, 2020
You, too, can pitch in to build community, raise awareness and fund cutting-edge research.
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February 28, 2020
Three NPF-funded researchers talk about their work.
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February 24, 2020
Christian Jacobe refuses to give up after his psoriatic disease diagnosis and turns his situation into motivation to help others.
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February 20, 2020
Learn about the impact Michael Laub had on the psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis community when he joined the NPF board of directors.
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February 19, 2020
Don Grilli brought decades of corporate experience to the NPF board of directors.
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February 18, 2020
Carol Ostrow backs us with her organizational skills.
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February 17, 2020
For our inaugural Founders’ Week, our friends reminisce about the NPF of years ago.
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February 14, 2020
For our inaugural Founders’ Week, our friends reminisce about the NPF of years ago.
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February 06, 2020
NPF, building on 50 years of history, aims at the future with two transformative research initiatives.
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January 31, 2020
You’re reading this story because of one of the most successful newspaper ads of all time.
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January 17, 2020
Our podcasts helps you to stay informed and live a healthier life.
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January 15, 2020
A woman with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis charts a new course in her career.
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January 03, 2020
Slow and steady wins the race to better health when beginning a new walking program.
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December 13, 2019
NPF's former president and CEO looks back at one man’s lasting contributions to our success.
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November 25, 2019
Tiara Pennington is not just winning pageants and collecting trophies. She’s raising awareness and teaching valuable lessons.
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November 18, 2019
A veteran of multiple joint replacements offers some hard-earned lessons.
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November 12, 2019
Let’s get to the bottom of what it really means to be an "advocate."
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November 06, 2019
Nora Yechou has never known her mother when she wasn’t in pain. Here’s how PsA changed both their lives.
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October 30, 2019
A look back at the discoveries and the daring ideas that lead us to the current era of psoriatic disease treatments.
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October 22, 2019
An Indian mother visiting her daughter in Seattle turns to the PNC for help with her psoriasis.
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October 21, 2019
A native Uruguayan man gets help covering his treatment costs thanks to a bilingual patient navigator.
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October 17, 2019
When Matt Mercier’s first child was born, he knew his psoriasis was no longer only about him.
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October 15, 2019
Adopt these simple habits and stay healthy all winter.
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October 01, 2019
It’s easy to start supporting NPF research with your own personal fundraising campaign.
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September 27, 2019
Data collection alone won’t find us a cure for psoriatic disease. First we have to figure out what the data are telling us.
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August 23, 2019
How one couple battles psoriatic disease, from supporting research to testifying before lawmakers.
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August 16, 2019
Julie Greenwood jumps on the latest in fitness trends – goat yoga – to help fund the fight against psoriatic disease.
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August 15, 2019
The start of a new school year may stir up emotions: fear of what others might say, or feeling self-conscious, lonely or depressed. We can help.
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August 01, 2019
For NPF's new 5-year strategic plan, we're planning the greatest strides we've ever taken in research.
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July 31, 2019
It all began when one small organization broke through the static and captured the media’s attention.
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July 26, 2019
Team NPF Walk is the perfect way to join a community while supporting critical research initiatives.
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July 15, 2019
The 2019 Cure Symposium offered plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future of psoriatic disease research.
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June 27, 2019
In her role as a research ambassador for NPF, Carol Selby provides an important perspective to researchers and scientists.
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June 26, 2019
Lena Oslund is young, confident and living life the way she wants to live it.
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June 20, 2019
A chance meeting with an inspiring mentor channels a promising physician into a lifelong fight against psoriasis.
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June 18, 2019
The Kumar family from Southern California discover that they are not alone and unite with others after attending a local NPF meet-up.
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June 14, 2019
Researcher Charlotte Hurabielle-Claverie, M.D., finds joy in unraveling the mysteries surrounding psoriatic disease.
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June 13, 2019
NPF volunteer Michelle Strangis has employed her decades of law expertise to advocate for better health care policies.
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June 12, 2019
We take many common movements and activities for granted – until they become difficult or impossible to do. Get a grip on what’s happening.
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June 10, 2019
Derek Schujahn turns helplessness into motivation and raises money for NPF in honor of his son.
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June 05, 2019
Six longtime members of our community pay honor to Stephen I. Katz, M.D., Ph.D., a tireless advocate for our cause and a champion to everyone who faces life every day with psoriatic disease.
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June 04, 2019
You deserve a product that keeps the itching and flaking at bay.
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June 04, 2019
Not all moisturizers are created equal when it comes to soothing your psoriasis. Smear it on thick with these affordable drugstore picks.
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May 30, 2019
One in four people with psoriasis will experience genital psoriasis. Relief starts with having an honest conversation with your doctor.
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May 24, 2019
The social media platform makes it easy to support NPF with your own personal fundraiser – without costing you a dime. Learn how you can make a difference with just a few clicks.
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May 23, 2019
Alcohol was blowing up Jocelyn O’Neil’s psoriasis and her life. Then her boyfriend gave her an ultimatum.
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May 21, 2019
Get to know the main types of joint disease and how to tell them apart.
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May 18, 2019
An NPF volunteer uses her own experiences to make a difference for the psoriatic disease community.
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April 30, 2019
From barefoot doctor to world-renowned rheumatologist and researcher – meet our 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award winner.
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April 18, 2019
A teen girl recounts her journey of overcoming the struggles of psoriatic arthritis to compete on American Idol.
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April 15, 2019
Pat Corbin’s encounters with two talented physicians have helped to keep both his psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis in check.
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April 08, 2019
This world traveler and octogenarian has had psoriasis for 64 years and psoriatic arthritis for 38. She has no plans to slow down.
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April 03, 2019
How a lack of good information mobilized one volunteer to get involved and educate those in power.
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March 29, 2019
Is celery juice the answer to curing psoriasis? Spoiler alert: Nope.
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March 25, 2019
Inspired by NPF volunteer Simon Jury, who found a silver lining in a psoriasis cloud, Dudley Dix responds with a similar story.
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March 21, 2019
Don’t turn taking your meds into an uphill battle. Get the facts and stay the course.
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March 14, 2019
NPF’s multi-disciplinary Cure Symposium aims to lead the way toward a cure.
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February 28, 2019
In the world of psoriatic disease, there is no one therapy that works for everyone. You might need a new treatment, more time, or even a new doctor, but there’s no reason to give up and not treat at all.
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February 25, 2019
A Utah woman refuses to quit trying to find the right dermatologist.
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February 20, 2019
You can turn your personal experience into a powerful message that effects change for others living with a chronic disease.
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February 19, 2019
Too many people are avoiding the flu vaccine.
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January 31, 2019
NPF and the American College of Rheumatology release a pioneering treatment guideline.
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January 17, 2019
A Texas man finds the right specialists and gets approved for disability insurance with some help from the Patient Navigation Center.
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January 10, 2019
Longtime NIAMS director was a friend to all he served.
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January 03, 2019
You don’t need an advanced degree in biochemistry to be a Citizen Pscientist, just an advanced degree in curiosity.
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December 28, 2018
A Dominican-American man with psoriasis fends off the usual annoying questions, battles his anger, searches for the right treatment and helps raise awareness.
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December 10, 2018
Do you feel like the cold, dark weather triggers your psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis? If so, you’re not alone. Two doctors offer potential reasons and practical advice.
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December 06, 2018
Hillel Katzeff was extremely fast on land until PsA forced him to trade in his running shoes for goggles.
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November 29, 2018
No matter how far the distance between you and your health care providers, technology has helped to bridge the gap.
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November 21, 2018
Open communication is key to empowering your child to understand his disease and maintain a healthy self-image.
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October 03, 2018
Selecting a Medicare plan can be overwhelming. Understand which plans cover which services so you can make the best choice for you.
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September 21, 2018
Professional wrestler Michael Murray takes his profession and psoriatic disease seriously.
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September 14, 2018
Can you mitigate your psoriatic disease symptoms with what you eat? Based on a 2018 NPF medical board paper, the answer may be yes.
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April 25, 2018
Innovations in drug therapy have changed the landscape since these individuals were diagnosed nearly half a century ago — but the path to clear skin hasn’t been easy.
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April 16, 2018
There is no perfect way to manage chronic pain. Here's how some people deal with it.
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April 09, 2018
For some psoriasis patients, getting the right diagnosis isn’t always so black and white. And once minorities receive the proper diagnosis, they often face unique risks, challenges and stigmas.
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February 10, 2016
We know they care about cost, but what else?
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September 02, 2015
Lauper shares her psoriasis story and encourages others to speak out.
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December 01, 2009
A new focus on treatment and on living healthier powered her comeback.
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