Publications by authors named "N D Rawlings"
Background: British soldiers undergoing jungle training in Belize typically experience a relatively low risk of developing cutaneous leishmaniasis. However, an uncharacteristically large outbreak of cutaneous leishmaniasis occurred in 2022. This study aimed to determine the cumulative incidence of the disease and highlight potential shortcomings in personal protective measures to mitigate exposure to sand fly vector bites.
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- Fixed drug eruptions (FDE) are skin reactions that happen every time someone takes a specific medicine, causing red spots or patches on the skin.
- These reactions are usually seen on the skin but can sometimes affect the inside of the mouth, looking sore and swollen.
- Common causes of FDE include antibiotics and certain pain relievers, and some patients may experience worse symptoms if they continue taking the medicine.
Introduction: Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) such as lockdown, social distancing and use of face coverings was adopted by the United Kingdom (UK) Armed Forces (AF) during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study assessed the impact of the use of NPIs on the incidence of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the UK AF.
Methods: A longitudinal study design was adopted, and secondary data was analysed retrospectively.
OCTA changes following loading phase with intravitreal aflibercept for DME.
Can J Ophthalmol
October 2023
Objective: To quantify changes in optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) parameters following intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor treatment for diabetic macular edema (DME), and to assess associations between pretreatment OCTA parameters and visual outcomes.
Design: Prospective cohort study.
Methods: Twenty-nine patients with DME received 5 monthly intravitreal injections of aflibercept.