Monday, February 13, 2012

Psoriasis boosts hypertension, diabetes risk

(MSNBC) UPDATED 2009-04-20
People who suffer from the skin disorder psoriasis have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure and diabetes, a new study suggests. Researchers looked at data from thousands of female U.S. nurses who enrolled in a 1991 study. The women have been checked periodically for numerous health-related issues since then. Investigators found that over the course of the study, 1,813 women were diagnosed with psoriasis, and these women were 63 percent more likely to develop diabetes and 17 percent more likely to develop hypertension than those who were psoriasis-free. Scientists say the inflammation related to psoriasis may be the cause of these increased risks.  Read full story >
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