Publications by authors named "S J Robbie"
Br J Dermatol
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a prevalent skin condition that can occur in individuals of any age, and while dupilumab shows promising efficacy as a monoclonal antibody therapy, its use has been linked to a higher occurrence of ocular side effects.
- The British Association of Dermatologists and the Royal College of Ophthalmologists developed guidance on how to manage these dupilumab-related ocular surface disorders (DROSD) after forming a multidisciplinary group to review literature and recommendations.
- Key recommendations include that treatment with dupilumab should not be delayed for most eye issues, hydration drops are not advised as preventive measures, and specific guidance is provided for managing DROSD in both children under 7 and those older, with a focus on
Article Synopsis
- People with HIV are more likely to experience severe cases of mpox, including serious eye issues like keratitis and vision loss.
- Tecovirimat is the main antiviral treatment for severe mpox, but there's not much data on how well it works for eye-related cases.
- This report discusses a patient with advanced HIV who suffered from a serious eye infection due to mpox, needing a long treatment with tecovirimat because the virus lingered for almost 5 months.
