Derek Chu retweeted
TODAY IS #WorldAtopicEczemaDay! #AtopicEczema is more than itchy skin, it is a systemic, multidimensional disease that affects the minds & bodies of people around the world - especially youth. globalskin.org/WAED2023
#GlobalSkin #ShareTheBurden #IfYouOnlyKnew
Derek Chu retweeted
#ICYMI Moderate-certainty evidence shows that topical calcineurin inhibitors do not increase cancer risk in patients with #eczema. Our findings support the safe use of tacrolimus and pimecrolimus. @LancetChildAdol thelancet.com/journals/lanch…
ALT Graphic that writes "In patients with atopic dermatitis, typical usage of tacrolimus and pimecrolimus do not increase the risk of cancer" with "GRADE moderate certainty" evidence. An image of the first page of the associated journal article is displayed.
Derek Chu retweeted
Congratulations to @TChanMD on the announcement of this remarkable new position.
Your exceptional leadership, profound knowledge, and impeccable savvy are sure to pave the way for remarkable success.
Accomplished educator, physician, and researcher Teresa M. Chan is appointed dean of Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Medicine.
torontomu.ca/news-events/new…
Derek Chu retweeted
Assessing the certainty of evidence from NMAs using GRADE has never been easier! Check out our new paper in The BMJ. Includes a spreadsheet to automate several of the steps.
@rominabrigpet , @dkchu , @GuyattGH , @Reem_A_Mustafa , @GRADE_WG , @bmj_latest
bit.ly/3NPCXqQ
Derek Chu retweeted
In first systematic review to address patient values and preferences in management of atopic dermatitis to our knowledge, 6 key themes about patient values & preferences identified. ja.ma/3JhvFc4 @eczemaresearch @nationaleczema @AllergyAsthmaHQ @machealthsci @ACAAI
Derek Chu retweeted
Our study found that awake prone positioning compared with usual care reduces the risk of endotracheal intubation in adults with hypoxemic respiratory failure due to COVID19.
Great team work👌🏻 @AlbertaPHdoc @KenParhar @AlhazzaniW bmj.com/content/379/bmj-2022…
Derek Chu retweeted
Delighted that our "5 things to know" about Managing eczema in babies has been published by @CMAJ
cmaj.ca/content/194/43/E1485
Derek Chu retweeted
Cancer risk with topical calcineurin inhibitors, pimecrolimus and tacrolimus, for atopic dermatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis @dkchu @HEI_mcmaster @GeorgeInstIN
authors.elsevier.com/c/1g3J9… (authors.elsevier.com/c/1g3J9…)
Derek Chu retweeted
{New video} ICU physician Deborah Cook devoted her career to improving care for our sickest patients. Her research has defined evidence-based critical care medicine in Canada and around the world: research2reality.com/health-… @GairdnerAwards @McMasterU @machealthsci @STJOESHAMILTON
Derek Chu retweeted
The Evidence in Allergy group from McMaster University is partnering with the AAAAI @AAAAI_org and the ACAAI @ACAAI to produce guidelines on chronic urticaria. We are looking for patient partners with chronic urticaria experience. If you are interested, please email us.
Derek Chu retweeted
📢@HEI_mcmaster and @eCOVID19RecMap are conducting a study on how to best communicate COVID-19 recommendations.
Please fill in a 15-25 min survey to help make these recommendations easy to understand and use by everyone!
👉surveymonkey.com/r/HSMPN86
Share among your network🌐
#PLR
Derek Chu retweeted
Diluted bleach baths might be helpful at least for some people to treat #eczema, says @McMasterU Derek Chu, departments of medicine and health research methods evidence, and impact. @dkchu @HEI_mcmaster @MacDeptMed
ow.ly/R7tZ50Kl0oW
Derek Chu retweeted
“We desperately need better evidence to understand if these policies and if the current usage is likely to have more benefit or do more harm,” explained @machealthsci's Jason Busse. "We don't know that right now." | bit.ly/3zAlPgq
Derek Chu retweeted
🚨 Parents of children<18 : which of these formats of #COVID19 recommendations do you prefer?
#parenting #Children #survey #participate #recommendation #Prize
@eCOVID19RecMap @HEI_mcmaster @schunemann_mac @RanaCharide @CochraneCanada @evidence_prime @gin_member @NIPHRN
We are recruiting #parents of #children under 18 to complete our survey comparing #health #recommendations presented in different formats. Click the link for more information and to participate!
surveymonkey.com/r/BMK575X @EnRICHResearch @GRADE_WG
Derek Chu retweeted
Tributes are pouring in for John Bienenstock, an internationally renowned physician, pioneer in mucosal immunology and leader at McMaster University | @machealthsci ow.ly/PEfz50K9Mrh
Derek Chu retweeted
Patients with mild to moderate eczema experienced slight improvements in their condition after modifying their diets, says McMaster University researcher Paul Oykhman. @MacDeptMed #McMasterU #BrighterWorld ow.ly/nupZ50K7n67
Derek Chu retweeted
🌎 #MIRCIM has never been so accessible. We are excited that even more people will benefit from the knowledge of world-class experts. This year we offer simultaneous interpreting of lectures into Polish, Ukrainian and Spanish.
🇵🇱🇺🇦🇪🇸 Register now at: mircim.eu/register
Derek Chu retweeted
Do DOACs have preserved safety/efficacy after bariatric sx? In #JTHiC article, we systematically review data & propose management algorithm incorporating measurement peak drug levels. @SMithoowani @crowthrm @dkchu @MacDeptMed @machealthsci @STJOESHAMILTON bit.ly/3RVYjTp
Derek Chu retweeted
Humbled and honoured at this opportunity to continue to serve the research community in Canada. We spent a lot of time putting together III and STBBI strategic plans. We will now focus on delivering on the identity priorities 🙏🏽 @CIHR_IRSC @McMasterU @MacImmunology @McMasterIIDR
