{"title":"Impact of disease cyclicity on quality-of-life impairment—A mixed method explanatory study","authors":"Ying Shan Cheung MD , Winston Tham Zhi Wen , Ashvin R. Chundayil , Phillip Phan PhD , Ellie Choi Ci-En MBBS, MRCP","doi":"10.1016/j.jdin.2024.09.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdin.2024.09.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Disease cyclicity, a composite measure of unpredictable and daily fluctuations of symptoms, strongly predicts quality-of-life (QoL) impairment.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To explore the mechanisms by which cyclicity impacts QoL.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>1:1 semi-structured interviews were conducted and qualitatively analyzed using grounded theory. Common themes were identified and used to derive a theoretical framework.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Twenty-three adults, (median age 28.5, range 20-72) with a range of chronic inflammatory diseases including eczema, psoriasis, and inflammatory arthritis were prospectively recruited. Cyclicity, characterized by unpredictability, uncontrollability, and lability, contributed to a varying productivity and inconsistent ability in performing daily activities. Challenges intensified if external expectations of the patient were inconsistent with their fluctuating ability. Coping abilities, shaped by internal and external factors, moderated the relationship between cyclicity and QoL impairment.</div></div><div><h3>Limitations</h3><div>Qualitative interviews assume patients have accurate insights into their own behaviors. The generalizability of findings may be limited in other populations.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Disease cyclicity defines many inflammatory diseases. This study provides a theoretical framework for understanding and managing the challenges patients with a cyclical condition face.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34410,"journal":{"name":"JAAD International","volume":"18 ","pages":"Pages 180-187"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11751501/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143025021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daniel Isufi BSc(Med) , Mikkel Bak Jensen MD , Nikolai Loft MD, PhD , Lone Skov MD, PhD, DMSc , Jesper Elberling MD, PhD , Farzad Alinaghi MD, PhD
{"title":"Risk of infections during treatment with oral Janus kinase inhibitors in randomized placebo-controlled trials: A systematic review and meta-analysis","authors":"Daniel Isufi BSc(Med) , Mikkel Bak Jensen MD , Nikolai Loft MD, PhD , Lone Skov MD, PhD, DMSc , Jesper Elberling MD, PhD , Farzad Alinaghi MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jdin.2024.09.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdin.2024.09.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors block pathways involved in inflammation and immune response, making JAK inhibitors useful in the treatment of various diseases. While the efficacy of these drugs has been proven in several studies, their safety profile needs to be further investigated. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we examined the risk of infections during treatment with oral JAK inhibitors with no concomitant treatment compared to placebo in phase 2 and 3 randomized, placebo-controlled trials. The medical databases PubMed, Web of Science, and EMBASE were searched from inception through February 2024, yielding 13,567 nonduplicate articles, of which 69 were included in the final quantitative analysis. Overall, we found that treatment with oral JAK inhibitors was associated with an increased risk of infections compared to placebo across all indications (relative risk: 1.39 [95% CI: 1.096-1.76, <em>P</em> = .0067]) and in dermatologic indications (relative risk: 1.46 [95% CI, 1.10-1.93, <em>P</em> = .0097]). Remarkably, an increased risk of herpes zoster infections was found in dermatologic indications but not in nondermatologic indications. In conclusion, we identified a significantly increased risk of developing infections during treatment with oral JAK inhibitors compared to placebo across indications. In sub-analyses, we additionally found an increased risk of herpes zoster in dermatologic indications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34410,"journal":{"name":"JAAD International","volume":"18 ","pages":"Pages 106-116"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11664075/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142883106","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elise M. Cai BS, Pirunthan Pathmarajah MD, Roxana Daneshjou MD, PhD, Justin M. Ko MD, MBA, Albert S. Chiou MD, MBA
{"title":"Evaluating the appropriateness of skin cancer prevention recommendations obtained from an online chat-based artificial intelligence model","authors":"Elise M. Cai BS, Pirunthan Pathmarajah MD, Roxana Daneshjou MD, PhD, Justin M. Ko MD, MBA, Albert S. Chiou MD, MBA","doi":"10.1016/j.jdin.2024.07.028","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdin.2024.07.028","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34410,"journal":{"name":"JAAD International","volume":"18 ","pages":"Pages 145-147"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11713472/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142956061","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Michael S. Chang MD , Jordan T. Said MD , Elliot H. Akama-Garren PhD , Nicole Trepanowski MD , Ai-Tram N. Bui MD , Anita Giobbie-Hurder MS , Nicole R. LeBoeuf MD, MPH , Rebecca I. Hartman MD, MPH
{"title":"NRAS tumor mutations are associated with reduced odds of dermatologic adverse events in patients with metastatic melanoma receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors","authors":"Michael S. Chang MD , Jordan T. Said MD , Elliot H. Akama-Garren PhD , Nicole Trepanowski MD , Ai-Tram N. Bui MD , Anita Giobbie-Hurder MS , Nicole R. LeBoeuf MD, MPH , Rebecca I. Hartman MD, MPH","doi":"10.1016/j.jdin.2024.11.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdin.2024.11.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34410,"journal":{"name":"JAAD International","volume":"18 ","pages":"Pages 165-167"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11742302/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143013108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Treatment of Merkel cell carcinoma in organ transplant recipients—A systematic review","authors":"Darryl Chin Kai Xian , Choon Chiat Oh MBBS, MSc","doi":"10.1016/j.jdin.2025.01.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdin.2025.01.007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>There are no clear treatment guidelines for solid organ transplantation (SOT) patients with Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) despite increased incidence rates.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To review treatment outcomes of MCC patients with prior SOT.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A systematic review (Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews CRD42024569200) of studies that reported treatment modalities and outcomes for MCC patients with SOT were selected. Databases screened included PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Embase.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Thirty articles comprising 21 case reports, 8 cohort studies, and 1 clinical trial were included. Treatment modalities reported in case reports and clinical trials included surgery (77.7%), radiotherapy (62.9%), and chemotherapy (25.9%), with 3 patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors and 1 patient receiving an oncolytic virus. Cohort studies reported varying usage of surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and immunosuppression regime modifications.</div></div><div><h3>Limitations</h3><div>Heterogeneity in methodologies and data reporting of studies included impeded meaningful comparisons. Lack of stratification of immunosuppressed populations in the excluded studies reduced the available patient data for comparison.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Oncolytic virotherapy has the potential to mediate a localized, targeted response with minimal side effects in SOT patients. Inclusion of SOT patients with MCC into future clinical trials involving immunotherapy and immunosuppression combination therapies is needed to establish future treatment guidelines.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34410,"journal":{"name":"JAAD International","volume":"19 ","pages":"Pages 75-82"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143478907","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hayden Smith BA , Travis Blalock MD , Benjamin K. Stoff MD, MA
{"title":"Ethics of artificial intelligence-assisted image interpretation in dermatopathology","authors":"Hayden Smith BA , Travis Blalock MD , Benjamin K. Stoff MD, MA","doi":"10.1016/j.jdin.2025.01.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdin.2025.01.005","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34410,"journal":{"name":"JAAD International","volume":"19 ","pages":"Pages 56-57"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143453936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pemphigus risk following programmed death receptor-1, programmed death ligand-1, or cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 inhibitors: A 1:1 propensity-matched, global, retrospective cohort study","authors":"Justin Baroukhian BA, BS, Kristina Seiffert-Sinha MD, Animesh A. Sinha MD, PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.jdin.2025.01.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdin.2025.01.004","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34410,"journal":{"name":"JAAD International","volume":"19 ","pages":"Pages 45-47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143395375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Terri Shih MD , Katrina Lee MD , Vivian Y. Shi MD , Jennifer L. Hsiao MD
{"title":"Response to “Hidradenitis suppurativa electronic medical record (EPIC) tool: A convenient tool of hidradenitis suppurativa specialty clinics”","authors":"Terri Shih MD , Katrina Lee MD , Vivian Y. Shi MD , Jennifer L. Hsiao MD","doi":"10.1016/j.jdin.2025.01.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jdin.2025.01.003","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34410,"journal":{"name":"JAAD International","volume":"19 ","pages":"Pages 65-66"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143453921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}