Paediatric dermatology teleconsultations: a survey of healthcare professionals in the UK (2023)
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McCusker, S., King Stokes, N., Hunjan, M., Daly, A., George, S., Solman, L., & Burden-Teh, E. (2023). Paediatric dermatology teleconsultations: a survey of healthcare professionals in the UK. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 48(7), 785-789. https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llad120

The COVID-19 pandemic catapulted dermatology services into a digital era, with the rapid introduction of teleconsultations. The UK National Health Service operational planning guidance recommends ≥ 25% of consultations are delivered remotely. There i... Read More about Paediatric dermatology teleconsultations: a survey of healthcare professionals in the UK.

Risk of liver fibrosis associated with long-term methotrexate therapy may be overestimated (2023)
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Atallah, E., Grove, J. I., Crooks, C., Burden-Teh, E., Abhishek, A., Moreea, S., …Aithal, G. P. (2023). Risk of liver fibrosis associated with long-term methotrexate therapy may be overestimated. Journal of Hepatology, 78(5), 989-997. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhep.2022.12.034

Background & Aims: The risk of significant liver fibrosis from prolonged methotrexate (MTX) exposure has been estimated at around 5%, prompting intensive monitoring strategies. However, the evidence is derived from retrospective studies that under-re... Read More about Risk of liver fibrosis associated with long-term methotrexate therapy may be overestimated.

Non-invasive markers of liver fibrosis for monitoring of long-term methotrexate therapy: A multi-centre longitudinal cohort study (2022)
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Atallah, E., Grove, J., Crooks, C., Burden-Teh, E., Abhishek, A., Moreea, S., …Aithal, G. (in press). Non-invasive markers of liver fibrosis for monitoring of long-term methotrexate therapy: A multi-centre longitudinal cohort study. Journal of Hepatology,

Background: The risk of significant liver fibrosis from prolonged methotrexate (MTX) exposure has been estimated in around 5% of patients, which has led to intensive monitoring strategies. However, the evidence is derived from retrospective studies t... Read More about Non-invasive markers of liver fibrosis for monitoring of long-term methotrexate therapy: A multi-centre longitudinal cohort study.

How is oral isotretinoin prescribed for the treatment of acne vulgaris? Results from a UK Dermatology Clinical Trials Network (UKDCTN) and British Dermatological Nursing Group (BDNG) survey of health professionals (2022)
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Moledina, Z., McPhee, M., Ravenscroft, J. C., Healy, E., Radley, K., Thomas, K. S., …Acne -ID Trial Development Team. (2023). How is oral isotretinoin prescribed for the treatment of acne vulgaris? Results from a UK Dermatology Clinical Trials Network (UKDCTN) and British Dermatological Nursing Group (BDNG) survey of health professionals. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 48(1), 20-23. https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llac015

We undertook a survey of UK healthcare professionals through the UKDCTN and BDNG to understand clinicians’ routine practice prescribing oral isotretinoin for treatment of acne vulgaris (acne). We also wanted to understand clinicians’ experiences and... Read More about How is oral isotretinoin prescribed for the treatment of acne vulgaris? Results from a UK Dermatology Clinical Trials Network (UKDCTN) and British Dermatological Nursing Group (BDNG) survey of health professionals.

Where are we with developing diagnostic criteria for skin diseases? Mapping the evidence in 2021 (2022)
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Luke, J., & Burden-Teh, E. (2022). Where are we with developing diagnostic criteria for skin diseases? Mapping the evidence in 2021. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 47(11), 2018-2021. https://doi.org/10.1111/ced.15297

The breadth and scope of dermatological diagnostic criteria is currently unknown. We created a map of diagnostic criteria to provide a panoramic view of past and ongoing research to develop dermatological diagnostic criteria. We analysed studies for... Read More about Where are we with developing diagnostic criteria for skin diseases? Mapping the evidence in 2021.

Identifying the best predictive diagnostic criteria for psoriasis in children (< 18 years): a UK multicentre case–control diagnostic accuracy study (DIPSOC study) (2021)
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Burden-Teh, E., Murphy, R., Gran, S., Nijsten, T., Hughes, C., Abdul-Wahab, A., …Thomas, K. S. (2022). Identifying the best predictive diagnostic criteria for psoriasis in children (< 18 years): a UK multicentre case–control diagnostic accuracy study (DIPSOC study). British Journal of Dermatology, 186(2), 341-351. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.20689

Background In children, psoriasis can be challenging to diagnose. Difficulties arise from differences in the clinical presentation compared to adults. Objectives To test the diagnostic accuracy of previously agreed consensus criteria and develop... Read More about Identifying the best predictive diagnostic criteria for psoriasis in children (< 18 years): a UK multicentre case–control diagnostic accuracy study (DIPSOC study).

Can atopic eczema and psoriasis coexist? A systematic review and meta?analysis (2021)
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Cunliffe, A., Gran, S., Ali, U., Grindlay, D., Lax, S., Williams, H., & Burden-Teh, E. (2021). Can atopic eczema and psoriasis coexist? A systematic review and meta?analysis. Skin Health and Disease, 1(2), Article e29. https://doi.org/10.1002/ski2.29

Importance: Previous studies report both co-existence and mutual exclusivity of atopic eczema (AE) and psoriasis, but these have not been appraised systematically. Knowledge of such disease association throws light on disease mechanisms and may influ... Read More about Can atopic eczema and psoriasis coexist? A systematic review and meta?analysis.

Fragranced hand gels: beware the risk of contact allergy (2021)
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Burden?Teh, E., Shinhmar, S., & Bleiker, T. (2021). Fragranced hand gels: beware the risk of contact allergy. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 46(6), 1114-1116. https://doi.org/10.1111/ced.14639

Outcome assessment in dermatology clinical trials and cochrane reviews: call for a dermatology?specific outcome taxonomy (2020)
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Lange, T., Kottner, J., Weberschock, T., Hahnel, E., Apfelbacher, C., Brandstetter, S., …Schmitt, J. (2021). Outcome assessment in dermatology clinical trials and cochrane reviews: call for a dermatology‐specific outcome taxonomy. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 35(2), 523-535. https://doi.org/10.1111/jdv.16854

Background: Standardized outcome reporting is crucial for trial evidence synthesis and translation of findings into clinical decision making. The OMERACT 2.0 Filter and COMET outcome domain taxonomy propose frameworks for consistent reporting of outc... Read More about Outcome assessment in dermatology clinical trials and cochrane reviews: call for a dermatology?specific outcome taxonomy.

Protocol for a case-control diagnostic accuracy study to develop diagnostic criteria for psoriasis in children (DIPSOC study): a multicentre study recruiting in UK paediatric dermatology clinics (2019)
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Burden-Teh, E., Murphy, R., Gran, S., Nijsten, T., Hughes, C., & Thomas, K. S. (2019). Protocol for a case-control diagnostic accuracy study to develop diagnostic criteria for psoriasis in children (DIPSOC study): a multicentre study recruiting in UK paediatric dermatology clinics. BMJ Open, 9(8), e028689. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-028689

Introduction Diagnosing psoriasis in children can be challenging. Early and accurate diagnosis is important to ensure patients receive psoriasis specific treatment and monitoring. It is recognised that the physical, psychological, quality of life, fi... Read More about Protocol for a case-control diagnostic accuracy study to develop diagnostic criteria for psoriasis in children (DIPSOC study): a multicentre study recruiting in UK paediatric dermatology clinics.