{"id":434,"date":"2012-07-03T18:19:48","date_gmt":"2012-07-03T18:19:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.annetaylorfarrell.com\/?page_id=434"},"modified":"2022-02-19T03:20:11","modified_gmt":"2022-02-19T03:20:11","slug":"for-medical-professionals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sjsupport.org\/?page_id=434","title":{"rendered":"For Medical Professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Ophthalmologic management<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Very important vision saving treatment: The Ophthalmologic Management of Acute Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, By Darren G. Gregory, MD. To view full article, please\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sjsupport.org\/pdf\/ophthalmologic_management\/I-TOS-0602-Gregory.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">[click here]<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>IVIG treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If started during the beginning stage of SJS IVIG (immunoglobulin treatment) has been successful in treating some SJS patients. It has shortened the course and limited side effects. Read about IVIG Treatment<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>\u00a0<a title=\"IVIG Treatment for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome\" href=\"https:\/\/sjsupport.org\/pdf\/brett.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><cite>sjsupport.org\/pdf\/brett.pdf<\/cite><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Combination therapy of intravenous immunoglobulin and corticosteroid <strong>in the treatment of toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome: a retrospective comparative study in China.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"IVIG combination coricosteroids\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19775409\">http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19775409<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Medscape article erythema multiforme\" href=\"http:\/\/emedicine.medscape.com\/article\/1122915-overview\"><strong>Erythema Multiforme<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Retrospective Analysis of Corticosteroid Treatment in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and\/or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis over a Period of 10 Years in Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Bangkok<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/drp\/2014\/237821\/\">http:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/drp\/2014\/237821\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stevens Johnson Syndrome &amp; Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) are now believed to be variants of the same condition, distinct from erythema multiforme. SJS\/TEN is a very rare, acute, serious, and potentially fatal skin reaction in which there is sheet-like skin and mucosal loss. Using current definitions, it is usually, possibly always, caused by medications.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/dermnetnz.org\/reactions\/sjs-ten.html\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Full article on SJS\/TEN. DermNet NZ<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome<\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Thomas Harr<\/strong><sup>*<\/sup> and <strong>Lars E French\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ojrd.com\/content\/5\/1\/39\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">http:\/\/www.ojrd.com\/content\/5\/1\/39<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>\u00a0Prevention of Vulvovaginal Sequelae in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3218548\/\">http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3218548\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Recurrence and outcomes of Stevens &#8211; Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in Children\u00a0 <\/span><\/strong>Click here: \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/pediatrics.aappublications.org\/content\/early\/2011\/08\/30\/peds.2010-3322.full.pdf\">http:\/\/pediatrics.aappublications.org\/content\/early\/2011\/08\/30\/peds.2010-3322.full.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Products designed by healthcare professionals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/solacenutrition.com\/index.html\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Solace Nutrition<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/a>is a medical nutrition company founded with the intent to develop clinical nutrition products designed for individuals living with chronic disease. Solace Nutrition is dedicated to provide products that meet the nutritional needs that change throughout the lifecycle of individuals living with a chronic disease.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Brandeis studies evaluate visionary approach to improving eyesight<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A novel scleral lens developed in Boston proves clinically beneficial in patients who have failed conventional therapies. To view full article please:\u00a0<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eurekalert.org\/pub_releases\/2009-12\/bu-bse120209.php\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">[click here]<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Burn unit treatment of three Stevens Johnson Syndrome cases with Cryopreserved Allograft<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Three cases of Stevens-Johnson syndrome are described. This syndrome is characterized by extensive loss of tffe epidermis and other complications. The cutaneous lesions are similar to second-degree burns in their development, and they benefit from temporary coverage with cryopreserved allografts, as may be performed in a Burns Centre:\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medbc.com\/annals\/review\/vol_5\/num_3\/text\/vol5n3p160.htm\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">[click here]<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chronic lung disease following Stevens &#8211; Johnson Syndrome:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.indianpediatrics.net\/sep1997\/831.pdf\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">http:\/\/www.indianpediatrics.net<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stem cell transplantion of ocular surface diseases<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oculist.net\/downaton502\/prof\/ebook\/duanes\/pages\/v6\/v6c034.html\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>http:\/\/www.oculist.net\/<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ophthalmologic management Very important vision saving treatment: The Ophthalmologic Management of Acute Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, By Darren G. Gregory, MD. To view full article, please\u00a0[click here] IVIG treatment If started during the beginning stage of SJS IVIG (immunoglobulin treatment) has been successful in treating some SJS patients. It has shortened the course and limited side effects. Read about IVIG Treatment \u00a0sjsupport.org\/pdf\/brett.pdf Combination therapy of intravenous immunoglobulin and corticosteroid in the treatment of toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome: a retrospective comparative study in China. http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19775409 Erythema Multiforme Retrospective Analysis of Corticosteroid Treatment in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and\/or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis over a Period of 10 Years in Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Bangkok http:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/drp\/2014\/237821\/ Stevens Johnson Syndrome &amp; Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) are now believed to be variants of the same condition, distinct from erythema multiforme. SJS\/TEN is a very rare, acute, serious, and potentially fatal skin reaction in which there is sheet-like skin and mucosal loss. Using current definitions, it is usually, possibly always, caused by medications. Full article on SJS\/TEN. DermNet NZ Toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome Thomas Harr* and Lars E French\u00a0\u00a0 http:\/\/www.ojrd.com\/content\/5\/1\/39 \u00a0Prevention of Vulvovaginal Sequelae in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3218548\/ Recurrence and outcomes of Stevens &#8211; Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in Children\u00a0 Click here: \u00a0http:\/\/pediatrics.aappublications.org\/content\/early\/2011\/08\/30\/peds.2010-3322.full.pdf Products designed by healthcare professionals Solace Nutrition\u00a0is a medical nutrition company founded with the intent to develop clinical nutrition products designed for individuals living with chronic disease. Solace Nutrition is dedicated to provide products that meet the nutritional needs that change throughout the lifecycle of individuals living with a chronic disease. Brandeis studies evaluate visionary approach to improving eyesight A novel scleral lens developed in Boston proves clinically beneficial in patients who have failed conventional therapies. To view full article please:\u00a0[click here]. Burn unit treatment of three Stevens Johnson Syndrome cases with Cryopreserved Allograft Three cases of Stevens-Johnson syndrome are described. This syndrome is characterized by extensive loss of tffe epidermis and other complications. The cutaneous lesions are similar to second-degree burns in their development, and they benefit from temporary coverage with cryopreserved allografts, as may be performed in a Burns Centre:\u00a0[click here]. Chronic lung disease following Stevens &#8211; Johnson Syndrome: http:\/\/www.indianpediatrics.net Stem cell transplantion of ocular surface diseases http:\/\/www.oculist.net\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-434","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sjsupport.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/434","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sjsupport.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sjsupport.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sjsupport.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sjsupport.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=434"}],"version-history":[{"count":39,"href":"https:\/\/sjsupport.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/434\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2447,"href":"https:\/\/sjsupport.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/434\/revisions\/2447"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sjsupport.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=434"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}