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View article: Managing Adverse Skin Reactions Associated With Central Line Dressings in Children: A Survey of Dermatologists
Managing Adverse Skin Reactions Associated With Central Line Dressings in Children: A Survey of Dermatologists Open
Central line dressings (CLDs) may be associated with adverse skin reactions in hospitalized children. Currently, standardized protocols to guide the management of cutaneous CLD reactions are unavailable at our children's hospital and in th…
View article: An investigation of vascular anomalies centers' transition of care practices
An investigation of vascular anomalies centers' transition of care practices Open
This study aims to examine transition of care (TOC) practices of multidisciplinary vascular anomalies centers (VACs). Thirty‐seven of 71 VAC leaders to whom the survey was sent completed the questionnaire. TOC and transfer practices varied…
View article: Characterization of wound microbes in epidermolysis bullosa: A focus on <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>
Characterization of wound microbes in epidermolysis bullosa: A focus on <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Open
The most common bacteria isolated from wound cultures in patients recorded in the Epidermolysis Bullosa Clinical Characterization and Outcomes Database (EBCCOD) are Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa . Given the prevalence of…
View article: Baseline Quality Improvement Capacity of 33 Endocrinology Centers Participating in the T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative
Baseline Quality Improvement Capacity of 33 Endocrinology Centers Participating in the T1D Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative Open
This article describes the evolution of the Type 1 Diabetes Exchange Quality Improvement Collaborative (T1DX-QI) and provides insight into the development and growth of a successful type 1 diabetes quality improvement (QI) program. Since i…
View article: Impact of <scp>SARS‐CoV2</scp> on youth onset type 2 diabetes new diagnoses and severity
Impact of <span>SARS‐CoV2</span> on youth onset type 2 diabetes new diagnoses and severity Open
Introduction Initial reports show an increase in youth onset type 2 diabetes during the COVID‐19 pandemic. We aim to expand on existing evidence by analyzing trends over a longer period. Objectives Our study aims to describe change in the …
View article: Characterization of wound microbes in epidermolysis bullosa: Results from the epidermolysis bullosa clinical characterization and outcomes database
Characterization of wound microbes in epidermolysis bullosa: Results from the epidermolysis bullosa clinical characterization and outcomes database Open
Background/Objectives Patients with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) require care of wounds that are colonized or infected with bacteria. A subset of EB patients are at risk for squamous cell carcinoma, and bacterial‐host interactions have been …
View article: Supplementary Table. Select Transition of Care Programs
Supplementary Table. Select Transition of Care Programs Open
Supplementary Table. Highlights from transition of care (TOC) programs: Select pediatric to adult TOC programs from articles written between 2009 and 2019 in the United States and Canada that discussed specific program features.
View article: Cutaneous Reactions to Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion Devices in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Cutaneous Reactions to Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion Devices in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Open
Background: Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) are the standard of care for type 1 diabetes in children. There is little reported on device-related skin complications and treatment optio…
View article: Assessment of the Timing of Milestone Clinical Events in Patients With Epidermolysis Bullosa From North America
Assessment of the Timing of Milestone Clinical Events in Patients With Epidermolysis Bullosa From North America Open
The findings suggest that diagnostic testing for EB is more common for patients with severe phenotypes. Earlier diagnostic testing may enable improved characterizations of patients so that appropriate counseling and clinical care may be of…
View article: Clinical Outcome and Prognosis of Young Patients with Mycosis Fungoides
Clinical Outcome and Prognosis of Young Patients with Mycosis Fungoides Open
Background/Objectives Mycosis fungoides (MF) in young patients is rare and may have atypical presentations. There are limited data in these patients. The objective was to determine the clinical outcome and prognosis of young patients with …