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Psoriasis was long regarded as an inflammatory disease limited to the skin. Data from dermatologic, rheumatologic and cardiologic research now show it to be a systemic disease, for which the term psoriatic disease is used. ⋯ In view of the complexity of psoriatic disease, structured management is now recommended so that physicians and patients can work together to determine the optimal treatment strategy.
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Comparative Study Observational Study
Conservative Versus Operative Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures in Older Individuals—an Analysis of Insurance Data.
Little is known about the frequency and results of conservative treatment of proximal humerus fractures (PHF) in older individuals. ⋯ The conservative treatment of PHF is associated with a lower overall rate of complications due to surgery or trauma, but also with more MAE, more TE, and higher mortality. These findings underline the need for individualized and risk-adjusted treatment recommendations.
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Observational Study
Regional Deprivation and Suicide—an Ecological Study.
Regional deprivation due to regional economic and social differences can increase the risk of suicide. This study investigated whether regional structural deprivation in Germany is associated with a higher rate of suicide. ⋯ These findings document an association between regional deprivation and suicide. They highlight the need for a more targeted approach to suicide prevention in deprived regions. At the same time, more research is needed into the mechanisms and effects of regional deprivation on mortality due to suicide.