Publications by authors named "Duncan Munro"
Background: Use of cannabis-based products is becoming more frequent, and it is important that healthcare professionals are informed and confident about them when making evidence-based decisions about their use. This study aimed to gain an international perspective on the attitudes, knowledge, and confidence of healthcare professionals about cannabis-based products.
Methods: An online questionnaire regarding these products was completed by 1580 healthcare professionals (neurologists, psychiatrists, general practitioners, pharmacists and nurses) from 16 countries across Asia, Europe, Oceania, South America, and the Middle East.
The management of Chronic Hand Eczema: A retrospective patient record review.
Contact Dermatitis
April 2024
Background: Chronic Hand Eczema (CHE) is a heterogeneous fluctuating inflammatory disease that represents a significant burden. Effective treatment options for moderate to severe CHE are limited.
Objectives: To assess how patients with moderate to severe CHE are treated in clinical practice.
Article Synopsis
- Imraldi™ is a newly approved biosimilar of the TNF monoclonal antibody adalimumab, designed for treating inflammatory conditions, and it features a unique autoinjector design.
- A study surveyed 101 nurses and 151 patients in the UK and Germany to compare their preferences for Imraldi against Humira and Enbrel MyClic autoinjectors.
- Results indicated a strong preference for Imraldi, with 85% of nurses and 78% of patients favoring it over Humira, and 86% of nurses and 79% of patients preferring it over Enbrel MyClic, primarily due to its ease of use and button-free design.