Clinical characteristics and comorbidities of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in Hong Kong

Clinical characteristics and comorbidities of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in Hong Kong

The primary objective of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics of psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The secondary objective was to evaluate the prevalence of various PsA comorbidities and their associated factors, with particular emphasis on metabolic syndrome (MetS).

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lai Tin Lok, Yim Cheuk Wan, Leung Man Chi, Wong Pui Yan, Ng Woon Leung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2018-12-01
Series:Hong Kong Bulletin on Rheumatic Diseases
Subjects:
Diabetes mellitus
hypertension
metabolic syndrome
psoriatic arthritis
skin psoriasis
Online Access:http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/hkbrd.2018.18.issue-2/hkbrd-2018-0005/hkbrd-2018-0005.xml?format=INT
Description
Summary:The primary objective of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics of psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The secondary objective was to evaluate the prevalence of various PsA comorbidities and their associated factors, with particular emphasis on metabolic syndrome (MetS).
ISSN:2415-153X

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