Publications by authors named "S M Langan"
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the link between psoriasis and dementia using a large dataset from England, focusing on adults aged 40 and older.
- Results indicated that individuals with psoriasis had a slight increase in overall dementia risk, particularly with vascular dementia, and the risk grew over time post-diagnosis.
- Severe psoriasis greatly amplified the risk of dementia compared to mild to moderate cases, suggesting a potential dose-response relationship.
Article Synopsis
- The skin and cardiovascular systems are interconnected, with various cardiovascular diseases linked to specific skin manifestations.
- Inflammatory skin conditions, like psoriasis, can lead to serious cardiovascular and metabolic health issues, while some cardiovascular medications may cause adverse skin reactions.
- This review emphasizes the importance of integrating dermatology and cardiology insights for effective diagnosis and management of patients experiencing both skin and cardiovascular problems.
Atopic dermatitis and tobacco smoke exposure during childhood and adolescence.
J Allergy Clin Immunol Glob
February 2025
Background: Tobacco smoke may affect atopic dermatitis (AD) because of its known effects on humoral and cellular immunity, but prior studies lack data on disease severity and biomarkers over time.
Objective: We investigated the association between passive and active tobacco smoke exposure (TSE) during childhood and adolescence and the activity and severity of AD.
Methods: A birth cohort of 10,521 individuals was followed through adolescence as part of the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children.
Atopic eczema may be related to multiple subsequent adverse health outcomes. Here, we provide evidence to judge and compare associations between eczema and a comprehensive set of outcomes. We conducted 71 cohort studies (age, sex, general practice-matched) using Clinical Practice Research Datalink Aurum primary care records (1997-2023), comparing up to 3.
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