A5002101525- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
- Social Media in Health Education
- Medicine and Dermatology Studies History
- Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Urban Green Space and Health
- CAR-T cell therapy research
- Skin Diseases and Diabetes
- Media, Gender, and Advertising
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
Tallaght University Hospital
2024-2025
University Hospital Waterford
2023
South Tipperary General Hospital
2022
Itch, or pruritus, is a common and unpleasant sensation transmitted by both the peripheral central nervous systems, sharing pathways with pain sensation. The itch pathway complex, perplexing symptom. This patient's case presentation following spinal stroke highlights potential mechanism of neuropathic itch, challenges in managing chronic dysaesthesia, importance holistic approach treating patients this condition.
Abstract Background Indoor tanning through sunbeds is linked to a heightened risk of skin cancers, particularly cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and basal carcinoma, with significant increases in for users aged < 35 years. Despite regulations established by the Public Health (Sunbeds) Act 2014 Ireland, sunbed use persists, primarily cosmetic reasons. Objectives To analyse characteristics, attitudes behaviours attending an Irish dermatology outpatient clinic. Methods We undertook...
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) is the second most common skin cancer. Surgery usually curative; however, some locally advanced or metastatic CSCC may be unresectable. Current novel therapeutic options with immune checkpoint inhibition (ICI) of programmed-death receptor 1 (PD-1) such as cemiplimab and nivolumab have demonstrated promising sustained results good tolerability in patients CSCC. This study looks at 2 cases treated nivolumab, respectively, demonstrating dramatic response...
Acanthosis nigricans (AN) describes hyperkeratotic and hyperpigmented skin changes its pathophysiology is linked to the activation of epidermal growth factor receptors. Current literature shows that AN most commonly diagnosed at time underlying pathology, which may occur under benign or malignant conditions. This case presentation demonstrates occurrence in a patient following diagnosis urothelial carcinoma ongoing treatment with PD-L1 inhibitor immunotherapy. Subsequent investigations ruled...
We conducted informal and formal trend analysis on the term ‘sunbed’ assessing its search popularity, identifying top-three social media (SM) sites where is mentioned, characterizing persons or groups most likely to post about sunbeds analysing content that frequently being made available in relation sunbeds. found a statistically significant increase for between 2008 2023. While Instagram had sunbed mentions, TikTok videos more viewer engagement. influencer-driven posts than other SM...
We write with reference to the article in Clinical and Experimental Dermatology by Mangion et al. who highlight a reduction time allocated dermatology teaching medical schools. This translates postgraduate setting, where many doctors lack confidence when approaching dermatological conditions, leading further strain on services. conducted session for hospital common features of skin cancers that showed significant improvement diagnosis our cohort. believe efforts should be made deliver...