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Interviews with the leading scientists and innovators, hosted by Global Parents for Eczema Research (GPER), a non-profit led by parents of children with eczema.
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Eczema Breakthroughs Global Parents for Eczema Research (GPER)

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Interviews with the leading scientists and innovators, hosted by Global Parents for Eczema Research (GPER), a non-profit led by parents of children with eczema.
Like what we're doing? Consider donating to GPER at: www.parentsforeczemaresearch.com/donate
Do you enjoy this podcast? Rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify!
Learn more about GPER and subscribe to this podcast at: parentsforeczemaresearch.org

    Research Highlights from the American Academy of Dermatology Meeting 2024

    Research Highlights from the American Academy of Dermatology Meeting 2024

    Five GPER staff members attended the American Academy of Dermatology conference in February, the biggest gathering of dermatologists worldwide.  We bring you the newest treatments and latest research straight from the source.  Join our conversation with GPER staffers Korey Capozza, Kara Orevillo, Christine Cutaran and Michelle Tu about what stood out this year.  (And if you like our podcast, consider supporting it with a tax deductible donation).

    • 14 min
    Is the gut microbiome the key to allergic disease?

    Is the gut microbiome the key to allergic disease?

    Could we cure allergies by taking probiotics or transplanting the gut microbiome from a healthy person? What does all this mean for eczema/allergy prevention? To find out, join our conversation with Dr. Rima Rachid, allergist and immunologist at Harvard Children’s Hospital, and Meenal Lele, eczema mom and author of Baby and the Biome. We discuss the promising trials with fecal microbiota transplants for food allergic children as well as the best probiotic to take for eczema and when it’s important to take it. (And if you like our podcast, consider supporting it with a tax deductible donation). 
    Literature featured in this podcast
    The microbial origins of food allergy
    Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Oral Encapsulated Microbiota Transplantation Therapy in Peanut Allergic Patients 
    Lactobacillus rhamnosus Used in the Perinatal Period for the Prevention of Atopic Dermatitis in Infants
    The Baby and the Biome book

    • 18 min
    Brilliant new ideas for beating eczema from eczema parents

    Brilliant new ideas for beating eczema from eczema parents

    The winners of the 2023 Big Ideas for Eczema contest share their novel ideas and how they came up with them.  Our citizen scientist winners are Elizabeth Shores, Hannah Mitchell and Armando de la Libertad.  Would you try these ideas?   (If you like our podcast consider supporting it with a tax deductible donation.) 
    If you have an idea of your own, find out more about the Big Ideas 2024 competition here. 

    • 20 min
    Eczema Research Highlights of 2023

    Eczema Research Highlights of 2023

    What are the top research discoveries of 2023 related to eczema? Tune in to learn about new, needle-free Epi-Pen alternatives, painless tests for detecting eczema before it appears, and insights about how to address anxiety and depression related to eczema. Guests include Albert Chong of University of Southern California, Dr. Ruchi Gupta of Northwestern University, Dr. Ian Myles of NIH, and Dr. Kiwako Yamamoto-Hanada of National Children's Hospital, Tokyo. P.S. If you like our podcast, consider making a donation to GPER!
    Research discussed in this podcast
    mRNAs in skin surface lipids unveiled atopic dermatitis at 1 month
    Patients' and Caregivers' Preferences for Mental Health Care and Support in Atopic Dermatitis
    Innovations in the treatment of anaphylaxis: A review of recent data - ScienceDirect
    Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of epinephrine sublingual film versus intra-muscular epinephrine - Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
    Shotgun metagenomic sequencing on skin microbiome indicates dysbiosis exists prior to the onset of atopic dermatitis

    • 22 min
    What’s hot in eczema prevention?

    What’s hot in eczema prevention?

    Can moisturizers help prevent eczema? If so: when, what and how should they be applied? Can probiotics help? If so: who should take them - mother or baby? These questions and more are answered by Helen Brough, pediatric allergist and head of service at Evelina London Children's Hospital (UK). As part of our recent research symposium, she explains what research is going on in eczema management and prevention and what is still needed to make prevention a reality. She also has important tips for eczema care now. (If you like our podcast consider supporting it with a tax deductible donation.)
    Research discussed in this episode

    Early initiation of short-term emollient use for the prevention of atopic dermatitis in high-risk infants—The STOP-AD randomised controlled trial

    Skin care interventions in infants for preventing eczema and food allergy

    Probiotic supplementation for prevention of atopic dermatitis in infants and children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Early intervention and prevention of allergic diseases

    Emollients in infancy to prevent atopic dermatitis: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

    Epicutaneous sensitization in the development of food allergy: what is the evidence and how can this be prevented?

    • 14 min
    The inflammation-microbiome connection and how new therapies can correct both

    The inflammation-microbiome connection and how new therapies can correct both

    New biological therapies like dupilumab target Type 2 inflammation, but new research shows they are also modifying the skin microbiome. In this episode we discuss what Type 2 inflammation is, why it matter in eczema, and how it modifies the microbiome. Our guest is Dr. Lisa Beck (Co-Director of the Center for Allergic Disease Research, University of Rochester Medical Center, NY) who has dedicated her 35 year career to understanding why some eczema patients are susceptible to skin infections and finding safe and effective eczema treatments.
    Research associated with this podcast
    Type 2 Inflammation Contributes to Skin Barrier Dysfunction in Atopic Dermatitis
    Tralokinumab treatment improves the skin microbiota by increasing the microbial diversity in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis
    Rapid Reduction in Staphylococcus aureus in Atopic Dermatitis Subjects Following Dupilumab Treatment

    • 21 min

Customer Reviews

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This podcast packs so much valuable content into 20 min segments that are perfect for busy parents to soak up! I can repeat parts many times just to let the research findings marinate in my brain. GPER brings the best experts in the field to give the latest news on eczema and raises caregivers up to a level where they have a part in the conversation. Outstanding work and brilliant to put the content in a podcast for more patients and parents to benefit from!

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