Adebajo, A., Boehncke, W.-H., Gladman D.D., Mease P.J. (eds.) Psoriatic Arthritis and Psoriasis: Pathology and Clinical Aspects

Springer, 2016. — 315 p.Educational advancement in the field of psoriatic arthritis which this book will provide is consistent with GRAPPA’s aims and objectives leading to a productive synergy. GRAPPA (Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis), is recognized world wide as the leading international society for the study and promotion of awareness of psoriatic arthritis. GRAPPA is an association of leading rheumatologists, dermatologists, representatives of patient service leagues and other stakeholders focused on psoriasis and PsA.​Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) ranks with rheumatoid arthritis and axial spondyloarthritis as one of the most prevalent inflammatory arthropathies worldwide. There is now a significant global awareness among Rheumatologists, Dermatologists, Internal Medicine Specialists, Gastroenterologists, General Practitioners, Family Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Nurse Specialists, Immunogenetics and many other Health Care Professionals with regards to the importance of psoriatic arthritis.Historical Aspects
Historical Perspectives on Psoriatic Arthritis
GRAPPA Historical Perspective
Epidemiological Aspects
Classification Criteria for Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Epidemiology of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
The Natural History of Psoriatic Arthritis
Pathological and Genetic Aspects
Immunopathogenesis of Psoriasis Skin and Nail
Immunopathology of the Psoriatic Arthritis Musculoskeletal Lesions
Innate and Acquired Cellular Immune Responses in Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Cytokine Pathways in Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Genetics of Psoriasis
Update on the Genetics of Psoriatic Arthritis
Animal Models of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Mechanisms of Bone Remodelling in Psoriatic Arthritis
Clinical Aspects
Psoriasis
Scalp Psoriasis: Clinical Features and Assessment
Nail Psoriasis: Clinical Features and Assessment
Psoriatic Arthritis
Imaging
Imaging Tools in Skin and Nail Psoriasis
Radiographic Assessment of Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: Ultrasound Applications
Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Psoriatic Arthritis
Future Trends in Imaging Modalities for Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Laboratory Tests
Relevant Laboratory Tests and Therapeutic Monitoring in Psoriasis
Laboratory Tests for Psoriatic Arthritis
Management Aspects
Paradigms of Treatment in PsA
Topical and Systemic Therapies for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis
Oral Non-biologic Therapies and Non-pharmacological Therapies in PsA
Biologic Therapy for Psoriasis
Biologic Therapy of Psoriatic Arthritis