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Treating skin inflammation in people with psoriasis may help reduce risk of atherosclerosis, heart disease

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Researchers are reporting that treating skin inflammation in people with psoriasis may have beneficial effects on underlying inflammation of the blood vessels and help reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease in these individuals.  The study, published in JAMA Cardiology, is funded by NHLBI.

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