Amanda Sheppeard

6 days ago | medicalrepublic.com.au | Amanda Sheppeard

Researchers have called for investigations into why current treatments might not provide strong protection. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and psoriasis face significantly higher long-term risks of diabetic nephropathy, chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease and dialysis, a large retrospective cohort study has found. And the risk remains even if patients are being treated with guideline-recommended reno-protective therapies, the researchers say.

1 week ago | medicalrepublic.com.au | Amanda Sheppeard

Australian experts say babies as young as four months may need protection, as cases rise and most lose immunity before the current vaccine schedule begins. A global surge in measles cases has prompted leading Australian researchers to call for a re-evaluation of when children receive their first measles vaccine dose, suggesting it could be administered as early as four months of age. Australia has not been immune from the rises in cases around the country.

1 week ago | dermatologyrepublic.com.au | Amanda Sheppeard

And a leading Australian dermatologist says the impacts will be felt here, particularly in areas where scabies and Buruli ulcer are major issues. The World Health Assembly has for the first time ever officially declared skin diseases a “Global Public Health Priority”. The 78th annual WHA gathering wrapped up in Geneva this week after nine days of meetings, including a session on Saturday at which the resolution on skin diseases was discussed.

1 week ago | dermatologyrepublic.com.au | Amanda Sheppeard

The researchers have called for more investigation into why current treatments might not provide strong protection. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and psoriasis face significantly higher long-term risks of diabetic nephropathy, chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease and dialysis, a large retrospective cohort study has found. And the risk remains even if patients are being treated with guideline-recommended reno-protective therapies, the researchers say.

1 week ago | dermatologyrepublic.com.au | Amanda Sheppeard

A new expert consensus outlines diagnostic guidelines for MCD aims to accelerate diagnosis, guide treatment and enable research. In a significant advancement for dermatology and gastroenterology, a panel of US experts has reached consensus on the first formal diagnostic criteria for metastatic cutaneous Crohn disease. MCD is a rare skin manifestation of Crohn disease that appears in sites not directly connected to the gastrointestinal tract.