Article
Allergy
Cara Symanzik, Lukasz Stasielowicz, Richard Brans, Christoph Skudlik, Swen Malte John
Summary: An intervention for occupational hand eczema prevention in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic was found to be effective in reducing disease occurrence and improving skin care behavior.
CONTACT DERMATITIS
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Cara Symanzik, Yasemin Topal Yueksel, Maria Oberlander Christensen, Jacob P. Thyssen, Christoph Skudlik, Swen Malte John, Richard Brans, Tove Agner
Summary: This study aims to compile and evaluate evidence regarding the prevalence and incidence of occupational hand eczema (HE) in healthcare workers (HCWs). By conducting systematic searches and analysis of published studies, the study will provide insights into the situation and severity of HE among HCWs.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Agnieszka Polecka, Andrzej Awchimkow, Natalia Owsianko, Anna Baran, Justyna Magdalena Hermanowicz, Iwona Flisiak
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of hand eczema in the Polish female population and its association with disinfectant usage during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found that hand eczema was more prevalent in younger adults, and increased disinfectant usage exacerbated the symptoms. Respondents with a dermatological history were more susceptible to new skin symptoms during the pandemic, and quality of life was significantly impacted.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Mick Cooper, Megan R. Stafford, David Saxon, Jennifer Beecham, Eva-Maria Bonin, Michael Barkham, Peter Bower, Karen Cromarty, Charlie Duncan, Peter Pearce, Tiffany Rameswari, Gemma Ryan
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of school-based humanistic counselling (SBHC) for the treatment of psychological distress in young people in England. The findings show that SBHC leads to small reductions in psychological distress but comes with additional economic costs. Further evaluation of alternative interventions is needed.
LANCET CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tjallie van der Kooi, Hugo Sax, Hajo Grundmann, Didier Pittet, Sabine de Greeff, Jaap van Dissel, Lauren Clack, Albert W. Wu, Judith Davitt, Sofia Kostourou, Alison Maguinness, Anna Michalik, Viorica Nedelcu, Marta Patyi, Janja Perme Hajdinjak, Milena Prosen, David Tellez, Eva Varga, Fani Veini, Miroslaw Zietkiewicz, Walter Zingg
Summary: This study analyzed individual hand hygiene compliance levels in intensive care units (ICUs) of European hospitals. The proportion of improving healthcare workers (HCWs) and their median individual improvement varied among ICUs, but correlated with the overall improvement in hand hygiene. Factors such as nurse profession, activity index, nurse-to-patient ratio, and baseline compliance were associated with individual improvement. This study provides insights to help design more effective hand hygiene interventions.
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND INFECTION CONTROL
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Hilde K. Vindenes, Randi J. Bertelsen, Stein H. L. Lygre, Tone Morken, Ole J. Mollerlokken, Kaja Irgens-Hansen
Summary: This study aimed to assess the association between changes in hand hygiene procedures, use of personal protective equipment and moisturizers during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the occurrence of skin symptoms among healthcare workers, cleaners, and day-care workers. The results showed that increased frequency of hand washing, use of hand disinfectants, use of disposable gloves and moisturizers were associated with an increased symptom score on the hands, wrists, and forearms. Participants who increased their use of masks or respirators had a higher risk of facial skin symptoms.
ACTA DERMATO-VENEREOLOGICA
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Simanta Roy, Mohammad Azmain Iktidar, Aishik Dipta Saha, Sreshtha Chowdhury, Syeda Tasnim Tabassum Hridi, Syed Md. Sayeem Tanvir, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
Summary: The study revealed that healthcare workers were more likely to develop skin reactions compared to non-healthcare workers, with frequent use of hand hygiene measures being a significant risk factor.
Review
Dermatology
Dagmar Jamiolkowski, Esther Steveling-Klein, Zita-Rose Manjaly Thomas, Andreas Bircher, Kathrin Scherer Hofmeier, Karin Hartmann
Summary: Hand dermatitis is a common issue among cleaners, often caused by wet work and contact with irritants which can lead to irritant contact dermatitis. Allergic contact dermatitis may develop from this. A two-step diagnostic algorithm based on patch testing is recommended for suspected cases of allergic contact dermatitis in cleaning workers.
JOURNAL DER DEUTSCHEN DERMATOLOGISCHEN GESELLSCHAFT
(2021)
Article
Allergy
Karl Philipp Drewitz, Klaus J. Stark, Martina E. Zimmermann, Iris M. Heid, Christian J. Apfelbacher
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the frequency of hand eczema (HE) in the elderly population, and found that the burden of disease is relatively low in this particular group compared to other studies.
CONTACT DERMATITIS
(2021)
Article
Allergy
Maria Chapsa, Henriette Roensch, Tobias Loewe, Florian Gunzer, Stefan Beissert, Andrea Bauer
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of different bacterial colonisations in hand eczema (HE) patients and their association with disease severity, symptoms and aetiology. Results showed that the main colonisation in HE patients is with Staphylococcus aureus, which is associated with severe disease, acute symptoms and atopic aetiology. Commensal skin flora colonisation is associated with mild disease. These findings could provide clues for new therapeutic approaches.
CONTACT DERMATITIS
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Katherine A. P. Zagrodney, Emily C. King, Emmelie T. C. L. Mohammed, Kathryn A. Nichol, D. Linn Holness
Summary: This study aimed to develop and evaluate an occupational hand dermatitis (OHD) training e-module for health care workers. The results showed that the 10-minute OHD training e-module was highly usable, increased OHD knowledge both immediately and sustainably, and led to changes in workplace skin care practices.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Isabelle L. Smith, Rachael Gilberts, Sarah Brown, Catherine Fernandez, Jane Nixon, Catherine Reynolds, Catherine Smith, John T. Lear, Lesley Sunderland, Cathy Green, Mark Goodfield, Fiona Cowdell, Philip Hampton, Amy Barker, Armando Vargas-Palacios, Sandy Tubeuf, Miriam Wittmann
Summary: Hand eczema is a common skin disorder and a significant cause of disability and occupational harm. However, current clinical evidence is insufficient to guide treatment choices, highlighting the need for further research to provide effective therapeutic strategies.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Asma Zare, Mehdi Jahangiri, Mozhgan Seif, Alireza Choobineh, Somayeh Tahernejad
Summary: This study aimed to measure and analyze the hand anthropometric data of Iranian healthcare workers in order to properly design hand tools and protective equipment. The results showed differences in hand dimensions between males and females, with males having larger hands. There were also significant differences in hand dimensions between different regions of Iran and other countries. Therefore, considering these differences is important in preventing reduced productivity, occupational injuries, and diseases by designing and manufacturing appropriate hand tools and hand protection equipment.
HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS IN MANUFACTURING & SERVICE INDUSTRIES
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Philipp Bentz, Christian Apfelbacher, Wilhelm Akst, Sonja Molin, Andrea Bauer, Peter Elsner, Vera Mahler, Ralph Von Kiedrowski, Jochen Schmitt, Elke Weisshaar
Summary: Self-assessment of general health status has significant impact on patient-related outcomes. This study investigated and compared the agreement between patients' and dermatologists' assessments of chronic hand eczema severity. The study found that there was a low level of agreement between patients and dermatologists, with patients assessing their condition as more severe initially but less severe in follow-up.
ACTA DERMATO-VENEREOLOGICA
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
C. Symanzik, C. Skudlik, S. M. John
Summary: This study aimed to assess important parameters for the acceptance of a skincare concept in healthcare workers. The results showed that acceptance is influenced by parameters such as self-assessed skin tolerance and self-reported overall satisfaction.
OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE-OXFORD
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Johanne Pereira Ribeiro, Charlotte Lunde, Christian Gluud, Erik Simonsen, Ole Jakob Storebo
BMJ EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Anesthesiology
Sine Wichmann, Martin Schonemann-Lund, Anders Perner, Theis S. Itenov, Theis Lange, Christian Gluud, Rasmus E. Berthelsen, Anne C. Brochner, Jorgen Wiis, Morten H. Bestle
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of diuretics on fluid overload in ICU patients. The results showed that diuretics did not have a significant impact on the number of days alive and out of hospital at 90 days.
ACTA ANAESTHESIOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2023)
Review
Dermatology
Farnam Barati Sedeh, Thorunn Elisabet Michaelsdottir, Mattias Arvid Simon Henning, Gregor Borut Ernst Jemec, Kristina Sophie Ibler
Summary: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of Janus kinase inhibitors for alopecia areata, using change in Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score as the measure. A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines was conducted, including all studies investigating the efficacy of treatments for alopecia areata. A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was performed, and the findings suggest that baricitinib and deuruxolitinib show promising results for the treatment of alopecia areata, with response varying based on dosage.
ACTA DERMATO-VENEREOLOGICA
(2023)
Editorial Material
Dermatology
Sofia H. C. Botvid, Lone Storgaard Hove, Dorra Bouazzi, Rune Kjaersgaard Andersen, Simon Francis Thomsen, Ditte Marie Saunte, Gregor B. E. Jemec
ACTA DERMATO-VENEREOLOGICA
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Anders Kirkegaard-Klitbo, Daniel Monsted Shabanzadeh, Markus Harboe Olsen, Jane Lindschou, Christian Gluud, Lars Tue Sorensen
Summary: This study aims to compare the effectiveness of the one-step approach and the two-step approach in treating common bile duct stones. A total of 150 participants will be randomly assigned to either the one-step approach or the two-step approach. The primary outcome measure is the occurrence of postoperative complications within 90 days.
PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Christoffer Kursawe Larsen, Rune Kjaersgaard Andersen, Ditte Marie Lindhardt Saunte, Gregor Borut Ernst Jemec
Summary: An abscess is a pus-filled cavity in the tissue, commonly perceived as an infection. However, this diagnosis does not always require an infection. This study aims to review the microbiome of bacteria-positive primary skin abscesses to explore the reported microbiota.
Letter
Immunology
Dorra Bouazzi, Pernille Lindso Andersen, Ester Weihe Jacobsen, Maiken Cavling Arendrup, Gregor B. E. Jemec, Ditte M. L. Saunte
Letter
Dermatology
Amit Garg, Sahil Rawal, Oleg Akilov, Afsaneh Alavi, Christine Ardon, Falk G. Bechara, Arnon D. Cohen, Steven R. Cohen, Steven Daveluy, Veronique del Marmol, Maia Delage, Solveig Esmann, Shani Fisher, Evangelos J. Giamarellos-Bourboulis, Amelia Glowaczewska, Noah Goldfarb, Elena Gonzalez Brant, Oystein Grimstad, Sandra Guilbault, Iltefat Hamzavi, Rosalind Hughes, John R. Ingram, Gregor B. E. Jemec, Qiang Ju, Naomi Kappe, Brian Kirby, Joslyn S. Kirby, Michelle A. Lowes, Lukasz Matusiak, Stella Micha, Robert G. Micheletti, Angela P. Miller, Dagfinn Moseng, Haley B. Naik, Aude Nassif, Georgios Nikolakis, So Yeon Paek, Jose Carlos Pascual, Errol Prens, Barry Resnik, Hassan Riad, Christopher Sayed, Saxon D. Smith, Yssra Soliman, Jacek C. Szepietowski, Jerry Tan, Linnea Thorlacius, Thrasyvoulos Tzellos, Hessel H. van der Zee, Bente Villumsen, Lanqi Wang, Christos C. Zouboulis, Andrew Strunk
Summary: Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa are greatly affected in their lives. Factors such as younger age, Black race, high BMI, active smoking, flares, depression, anxiety, high comorbidity burden, disability, and difficult access to a dermatologist have a negative impact on their quality of life. Attention should be given to these factors, especially those that can be modified, to reduce the overall impact of the disease.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Dermatology
Rami Nabil Al-Chaer, Dorra Bouazzi, Gregor Jemec, Mette Mogensen
Summary: Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) can provide high-resolution diagnosis and treatment evaluation for common skin disorders such as acne vulgaris, rosacea, and folliculitis. These imaging techniques have the ability to assess the characteristics and quantitative features of hair follicles in various skin disorders, supporting clinical diagnosis and treatment evaluation. However, larger and better-designed studies are needed to implement RCM and OCT in clinical practice.
EXPERIMENTAL DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
K. B. E. Holm, L. J. Nielsen, J. Lock-Andersen, N. Behrendt, M. S. Svensson, L. Themstrup, G. B. E. Jemec
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of clinical examination, histopathology, and optical coherence tomography (OCT) in delineating the tumor margins of facial basal cell carcinomas (BCC) before surgery. The results showed that OCT and histopathology were in agreement in 86.6% of the data points collected. The study supports the use of OCT in clinical practice for aiding clinicians in preoperative delineation of BCC lesions.
JOURNAL OF CUTANEOUS PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Isak Mazanti Cold, Joshua Buron Feinberg, Axel Brandes, Ulla Davidsen, Ulrik Dixen, Helena Dominguez, Uffe Jakob Ortved Gang, Christian Gluud, Rakin Hadad, Kit Engedal Kristensen, Doan Tuyet van Le, Emil Eik Nielsen, Michael Hecht Olsen, Ole Dyg Pedersen, Ilan Esra Raymond, Ahmad Sajadieh, Anne Merete Boas Soja, Janus Christian Jakobsen
Summary: This study aims to compare strict rate control with lenient rate control in patients with atrial fibrillation. The primary outcome is the physical component score of the SF-36 questionnaire. All secondary outcomes will be hypothesis-generating. The analysis will be based on the intention-to-treat principle and use linear regression for adjustment.
Article
Dermatology
Ehiaghe Lonia Anaba, Dorra Bouazzi, Pelumi Victor Ajayi, Oluwapelumi Olumide Aro, Jurr Boer, Gregor Jemec
Summary: This study aimed to uncover the prevalence of Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) in Lagos, Nigeria, validate an HS screening questionnaire, and contribute to the Global Hidradenitis Suppurativa Atlas (GHiSA). The study found a prevalence of 2.2% for HS in the sample, with no gender predominance. BMI did not appear to be a risk factor, and the axilla was the most affected site. All patients had mild disease severity (Hurley Score I).
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
A. S. Byrd, A. Z. Rosenberg, W. D. Shipman, U. J. Okoh, M. Mazhar, G. A. Okoye, N. L. Bragazzi, C. Mortellaro, G. B. E. Jemec, G. Damiani
Summary: A study investigated the prevalence and morbidity of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) in Black and White patients. The research found that although there were no significant differences in clinical presentation, Black patients had more severe diseases. It is speculated that these ethnic differences may be related to social factors.
EUROPEAN REVIEW FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Caroline Kamp Jorgensen, Markus Harboe Olsen, Niklas Nielsen, Theis Lange, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, Lehana Thabane, Laurent Billot, Nadine Binder, Silvio Garattini, Rita Banzi, Jacques Demotes, Elena Biagioli, Eliana Rulli, Guido Bertolini, Giovanni Nattino, Ole Mathiesen, Valter Torri, Christian Gluud, Janus Christian Jakobsen
Summary: The Centre for Statistical and Methodological Excellence (CESAME) aims to improve the accuracy and reliability of clinical trial results by developing standardized methods and guidelines. CESAME's work will benefit patients worldwide in various medical specialties by enhancing the internal and external validity of randomized clinical trials.
HEALTH SERVICES INSIGHTS
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Pernille Lindso Andersen, Bente Villumsen, Ditte Marie Lindhardt Saunte, Kristoffer Solvsten Burgdorf, Maria Didriksen, Sisse Rye Ostrowski, Lise Wegner Thorner, Christian Erikstrup, Khoa Manh Dinh, Kaspar Rene Nielsen, Thorsten Brodersen, Mie Topholm Bruun, Karina Banasik, Thomas Folkmann Hansen, Ole Birger Pedersen, Gregor Borut Jemec
Summary: This study explores the possible association between HS and ADHD, and finds a positive correlation between ADHD and HS. This result has significant implications for the research on psychiatric comorbidity of HS.
ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
