Hear Christopher McKim’s journey with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and the latest clinical trial results from dermatologist, Dr. Christine Cornejo.

Join this discussion with moderator Archie Franklin as Christopher McKim, a BMS employee living with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, and Dr. Christine Cornejo, Director and US Medical Engagement Lead for Dermatology and Rheumatology at BMS, offer a patient and physician’s perspective on treating plaque psoriasis from the inside. Listen as Chris presents his journey along with Dr. Cornejo addressing effectiveness and safety information with clinical trial results for a prescription oral treatment option.

The intent of this episode is to encourage those who have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis to work with their health care provider to find a treatment option that is right for them.

This episode is sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb. For more information view Full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide .

·       (0:00)   Intro to Psoriasis Uncovered and guest welcome to Bristol Myers Squibb employee and patient Christopher McKim and Dr. Christine Cornejo, Director and US Medical Engagement Lead for Dermatology and Rheumatology at Bristol Myers Squibb.

·       (2:15)  Where the journey to finding the right treatment option for Chris and his moderate to severe plaque psoriasis began. 

·       (3:09)   The decision by Chris and his provider to try an oral systemic medication.

·       (3:28)  The effects and impact of an oral systemic treatment for Chris and his plaque psoriasis.

·       (4:09)   Dr. Cornejo addresses efficacy and clinical trials results.

·       (5:58)   Common side effects and safety concerns for the treatment Chris and his health care provider decided to try.  

·       (6:28)   Health considerations patients and providers should discuss prior to using a systemic treatment.   

·       (6:54)   What to do should side effects occur.

·       (7:10)   How Chris feels with clearer skin after making a change in treatment.

·       (8:14)   Indication and Important Safety Information.

Key Takeaways:

·       Moderate to severe plaque psoriasis is a systemic disease.   

·       If you’re ready to treat from the inside there is a treatment option that may help.  

·       Work with a health care provider to find the right treatment for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.  

·       Be proactive by taking steps to learn about treatment options including effectiveness, side effects, safety concerns, and what should be discussed with a health care provider before beginning a new treatment for plaque psoriasis. 

Guest Bios:  

Christopher (Chris) McKim joined BMS in June of 2022. In his current role he is a Regional Marketer for the dermatology division, prior to that he provided support for 9 Therapeutic Area Specialists for the Pacific South District in the GI division.  Prior to joining BMS, Chris worked at Sanofi, J&J, Leo Pharma, and Sun Pharma in various field and home office roles.

Chris resides in beautiful San Diego with his family Susan (wife), Morgan 18, Maddy 16, Mason 14 and two Golden Retrievers and enjoys traveling, cooking and anything associated with the ocean (Deep Sea Fishing, S.C.U.B.A. diving, snorkeling, and boogie boarding).

Dr. Christine Cornejo joined Bristol Myers Squibb in 2024 as Director, Medical Engagement Lead for Dermatology and Rheumatology. Prior to joining BMS, she practiced dermatology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, where she specialized in melanoma and high-risk skin cancer management and served as the Director of Confocal Microscopy. She also served as an Instructor at Harvard Medical School and led the Immunology and Infectious Diseases course for 1st year medical students.

Resources:

Current Oral Systemic Treatments

For additional questions about treatment options contact the NPF Patient Navigation Center

Feeling adventurous but not sure how to travel with your psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis? Listen as certified physician assistant Rosemary Son offers tips to help make your care easier while traveling near or far.       

Join hosts LB Herbert and Kaitlin Walden as they talk tips for making travel easier whether in the US or abroad with certified Physician Assistant Rosemary Son from UT Southwestern Medical Center. Listen in as they discuss what to pack, keeping medications including biologics cool, where to find help if needed, tips for navigating airline travel, vaccines for traveling abroad, managing travel stress, infection precautions, and more.

This episode offers information to help you prepare in advance for that trip of a lifetime while maintaining management of your psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis so you can feel free to live your life to its fullest.

Timestamps:

·       (0:00)  Intro to Psoriasis Uncovered & guest welcome certified Physician Assistant Rosemary Son.

·       (2:43)  Tips for keeping medications (including biologics) cool when traveling in hot weather. 

·       (5:37)  Types of skin and pain management products to pack.

·       (8:41)  Where to find help for psoriatic disease if needed in unfamiliar places.

·       (10:43) Preparing for airline travel including liquid limitations and developing a “psoriasis passport”.

·       (14:33) Travel to other countries and how to find over-the-counter medications if needed.

·       (16:43)  Vaccine recommendations for out of the country travel.

·       (19:02)  Cold weather protection recommendations.

·       (21:27)  Precautions for reducing risk of infection and should you purchase travel insurance.

·       (24:17)  Tips for managing stress as a disease trigger while traveling.

·       (28:56)  What to avoid when traveling.

·       (31:36)  Live life to the fullest with psoriatic disease and enjoy the adventure travel offers.

3 Key Takeaways:

·       Managing psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis while traveling near or far is possible with advance preparation and use of precautions to help avoid stress associated with travel in changing environments.

·       What and how you pack is key to reducing potential health issues that occur while traveling.

·       A “psoriasis passport” or letter from your physician and a list of generic names for your medications can make travel in and out of the country easier.

Guest Bio:

Rosemary Son, M.P.A.S., PA-C, RDN is a board-certified physician assistant in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Health and Hospital System. As a dual-certified Physician Assistant and Registered Dietitian with over a decade of experience in dermatology, Rosemary has a passion for treating complex inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, as well as, treating diseases that impact skin of color, and identifying social determinants of dermatologic health. She also has a personal passion for travel. Ms. Son is a Director at Large and member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants and the American Academy of Physician Associates serving as a liaison to the American Academy of Dermatology.

Resources:

Ø  Taking Care of Your Skin in the Summer 

Ø  Patient Navigation Center

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