Principal Investigator: Pranab Mukherjee, PhD - Case Western Reserve University Overview: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a complex disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It has many contributing factors, including genetics, environmental factors, and the microbiome. A recent pilot … [Read more...] about Dermatitis and the Microbiome
Completed Studies
Exploring the Cutaneous Microbiome in Premature Neonates: A Pilot Study
Principal Investigator: Jennifer Schoch, MD University of Florida Overview: The study sought to characterize the cutaneous microbiome in a cohort of premature infants, and explore the impact of early postnatal antibiotic exposure on the cutaneous microbiome. Bacterial colonization of both the … [Read more...] about Exploring the Cutaneous Microbiome in Premature Neonates: A Pilot Study
Practice-based differences between pediatric dermatologists and rheumatologists treating children with discoid lupus
Principal Investigator: Lisa Arkin, MD University of Wisconsin Overview: This survey study examined practice based differences between pediatric rheumatologists and dermatologists caring for children with discoid lupus. The study found important differences between how dermatologists and … [Read more...] about Practice-based differences between pediatric dermatologists and rheumatologists treating children with discoid lupus
Developing a Guidance Document for Industry on New Therapeutic Agents for Atopic Dermatitis in Children and Adolescents
Principal Investigator: Elaine Siegfried, MD - St. Louis University Overview: Treatment options are limited for children with atopic dermatitis (AD). This project was a consensus effort to guide clinical development programs of companies developing new therapies for AD in children. The … [Read more...] about Developing a Guidance Document for Industry on New Therapeutic Agents for Atopic Dermatitis in Children and Adolescents
Is Routine ECG Necessary Prior to Initiation of Propranolol for Treatment of Infantile Hemangiomas?
Principal Investigator: Kevin Yarbrough, MD – Phoenix Children's Hospital Overview: This was a retrospective study exploring the effectiveness of electrocardiograms prior to treatment for screening infants considered for systemic propranolol treatment. Status: Complete. This study … [Read more...] about Is Routine ECG Necessary Prior to Initiation of Propranolol for Treatment of Infantile Hemangiomas?
Multicenter Retrospective Review of Beta Blocker Use in Young, Small, and Pre-term Infants for Infantile Hemangioma
Co-Principal Investigators: Wendy Kim, DO – Loyola University and Beth Drolet, MD - University of Wisconsin Overview: This was a multicenter retrospective review. A RedCap survey was designed to capture information regarding timolol and propranolol use in premature and young infants. … [Read more...] about Multicenter Retrospective Review of Beta Blocker Use in Young, Small, and Pre-term Infants for Infantile Hemangioma