June 2018
Studies into filaggrin-related eczema and asthma published
A simple saliva gene test that can be done anytime in life, including at birth or early childhood, could help predict the long-term risk of more severe disease and long-term healthcare costs for individuals with common chronic conditions such as eczema and asthma. A new study by BSMS, published in the British Journal of Dermatology, identifies the potential of testing for changes in the filaggrin gene to help predict future healthcare needs. The study was led by Professor Somnath Mukhopadhyay, Chair in Paediatrics at BSMS, with Senior Lecturer Dr Katy Fidler and PhD student Patricia Soares.
Testing for changes in the filaggrin gene >
Study published on the usefulness of health education materials in GP waiting rooms
Dr Priyamvada Paudyal, Lecturer in Public Health and Course Leader for MSc in Public Health at BSMS, recently had the following paper accepted in the British Journal of General Practice with her MSc student Katherine Maskell and former colleague, Paula McDonald: Maskell, K, McDonald, P, Paudyal, P (2018) The usefulness of health education materials in GP waiting rooms: cross-sectional study. British Journal of General Practice.
Dr Elaney Youssef has HIV paper accepted in the International Journal of STD & AIDS and wins BHIVA/BASHH award
Dr Elaney Youssef, Visting Research Assistant at BSMS, had a paper accepted in the International Journal of STD & AIDS for a project she previously worked on: “HIV testing in patients presenting with indicator conditions in outpatient settings: offer and uptake rates, and educational and active interventions”. She also presented results from one of her PhD studies at the British HIV Association (BHIVA) with the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) conference in April and won a ‘BHIVA/BASHH commended oral research presentation award’. The presentation was also covered on the aidsmap website.